In Patna, Bihar, protests against the Waqf Amendment Bill have intensified, coinciding with the celebrations of Eid. Posters calling for the rejection of the bill have appeared at various locations, including the RJD office. The posters feature prominent leaders like Tejashwi Yadav and Lalu Prasad, urging the government to withdraw the bill. The message is clear: Muslims need constitutional rights, not charity in the form of Eid gifts. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has strongly opposed the bill, citing concerns over its potential to target the Muslim community by allowing the government to seize Waqf properties. While the central government asserts that the amendment aims to prevent the misuse of Waqf properties, opposition parties, particularly the RJD, are using the issue to mobilize Muslim voters. The controversy has sparked debates on the bill's fairness, with many arguing that it could lead to the unjust appropriation of religious properties. Amidst these tensions, Eid prayers were conducted peacefully across the country, including in Patna, where leaders like Nitish Kumar extended Eid greetings. However, the issue of the Waqf Bill continues to dominate political discussions in Bihar, with demands for its revision echoing among local communities.
