CHENNAI: On behalf of the Federation of Tamil Nadu Islamic Organisations and Political Parties, a massive protest was held two days ago near the Rajaratnam Stadium in Egmore, Chennai, against the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill 2024. Tens of thousands of participants gathered to voice their concerns.
The demonstration featured prominent figures, including Maulana Basulur Rahim Mujathidi, General Secretary of the All India Muslim Private Law Board, and was led by Federation President Maulana PA Khaja Moinudeen Bakavi.
Among the attendees were Trichy Siva, floor leader of the DMK in the Rajya Sabha; Mr. K Selvaperuntagai, President of the TN Congress Committee; Dr. Thol Thirumavalavan, President of the Viduthalai Siruthaikal Katchi; R Sachithanandam MP from the Marxist Party; Ka Subparayan MP from the Communist Party of India; and Moulana Hussain Madvoor, Chief Imam of the Grand Masjid, Calicut.
Additional speakers included Prof. MH Jawahirullah, MLA and President of the Tamil Nadu Muslim Munnetra Kazhagam; A S Umer Farooq, General Secretary of the SDPI; and Moulvi Haneefa Manbaee, State President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
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