Muslim Organisations To Boycott NDA Govt’s Iftar Parties In Andhra Over Waqf Amendment Bill

Muslim organisations have also appealed to community members across Andhra to refrain from attending government-sponsored Iftar events in various districts.

The AIMPLB has announced that demonstrations against the Waqf Amendment Bill will continue across the country, with a major protest scheduled in Vijayawada on March 29.

Source : PTI

In a strong show of protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill, Muslim organisations in Andhra Pradesh have decided to boycott the Iftar party hosted by the state government on Thursday. Responding to a call by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), these groups are demanding that Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu take a firm stand and push the Union government to withdraw the bill from Parliament.

Muslim organisations have also appealed to community members across the state to refrain from attending government-sponsored Iftar events in various districts, signaling their discontent with the controversial legislation.

Protests To Continue 

The AIMPLB has announced that demonstrations against the Waqf Amendment Bill will continue across the country, with a major protest scheduled in Vijayawada on March 29.

"We will not attend the Iftar party hosted by the state government as a mark of protest against the Waqf Amendment Bill," an AIMPLB member stated. "The bill is a conspiracy against Muslims and an attempt to undermine our religious rights."

Another representative added, "We will continue to fight against this bill and ensure that it is withdrawn. We urge all Muslim organisations to stand united in this protest."

State Government Under Fire

The Andhra Pradesh government is facing mounting criticism from Muslim organizations and opposition parties, who accuse it of attempting to interfere with religious affairs and erode the rights of the Muslim community. The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked widespread concerns about the potential dilution of Waqf board powers and the future of community-held properties.

Meanwhile, an Iftar party is a gathering where people come together to break their fast during Ramadan, the holy month observed by Muslims. Iftar is the evening meal that marks the end of the daily fast, which lasts from dawn to sunset. It usually begins with dates and water, followed by a variety of traditional dishes.