Protesters all across the nation gathered to oppose the bill and condemn it as illegal and a direct attack on the rights of Muslims 

Protesters alleged that the government is trying to seize Waqf properties that were dedicated by their forefathers for the welfare of the people. They claimed that the government is unlawfully attempting to take control of these properties

Regarding Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement, in which he claimed that Waqf has never been used for welfare purposes and that its lands are only sold or misused, the protesters countered by saying that if Waqf land is being sold, it is the government which is facilitating these sales

BJP MP and chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagadambika Pal, criticised AIMPLB for its nationwide agitation, accusing the board of politicising the issue

Pal stated that the AIMPLB is trying to mislead the minorities and Muslims of the country

The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aims to address key challenges by introducing reforms such as digitization, enhanced audits, improved transparency, and legal mechanisms to reclaim illegally occupied properties

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav and Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Assembly, Tejashwi Yadav, joined the protest organised by AIMPLB against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Addressing the protestors, Tejashwi assured them that his party and its leader, Lalu Yadav, firmly stand with them in their fight against the "unconstitutional" Waqf (Amendment) Bill

The proposed amendment aims to ensure that Waqf properties are used for their intended purposes, benefiting both the Muslim community and the nation