Huge protest in Hyderabad against Waqf Amendment Act

IANS April 13, 2025 308 views

A massive protest erupted in Hyderabad against the Waqf Amendment Act, drawing thousands from diverse backgrounds. The demonstration, organized by the Congress party, highlighted concerns about potential discrimination against Muslim property rights. Protesters carried national flags and raised slogans criticizing the BJP-led central government's proposed legislation. The peaceful march, which passed through key city junctions, underscored growing national resistance to the controversial act.

"We want justice" - Protest Slogan
Hyderabad, April 13: Thousands of people hit the streets in Hyderabad on Sunday in the biggest protest in the city so far against the Waqf Amendment Act.

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Massive Congress-led march against controversial Waqf Amendment Act

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Protesters demand immediate withdrawal of legislation

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Cross-party participation highlights national significance

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Security arrangements maintained during peaceful demonstration

Terming the Act as ‘unconstitutional’ and ‘discriminatory’, the protestors demanded that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre withdraw it.

Numerous women, youth and students participated in Waqf Bachao March organised by the Congress.

The rally began at Nizam College Grounds and culminated at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund in the heart of the city.

The protestors, many of them carrying the national flag, raised slogans against the NDA government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing them of targeting Muslims by conspiring to snatch Waqf properties.

The protestors were carrying banners and placards with slogans like ‘Save Waqf, Wave Nation’, ‘We reject Waqf Act’, ‘Our Waqf our right’, and ‘Repeal Waqf Act’.

Congress MP Imran Masood, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Mahesh Kumar Goud, Telangana government advisor and former minister Mohammed Ali Shabbir and Muslim leaders of the Congress party addressed the rally.

Cutting across party lines, people from various parts of the city and neighbouring districts participated in the protest, the biggest in the city so far.

The protestors were raising slogans ‘We want justice’ , ‘Inquilab Zindabad’ ‘Hindustan Zindabad’ and ‘Tanashahi Nahi Chalegi’.

Many protestors were carrying black flags and wearing black T-shirts with the slogan ‘We reject Waqf Act’.

The procession passed through Basheerbagh Junction and Liberty Junction before reaching Ambedkar Statue. Police had made tight security arrangements for the procession, which passed off peacefully.

Earlier, Imram Masood addressed a meeting organised by the All India Milli Council Telangana and the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.

AIMPLB president Moulana Khalid Saifullah Rehmani presided over the meeting.

The city witnessed protests at several places after Friday prayers. More protests are scheduled later this week.

AIMPLB will be holding a public meeting at Darussalam, the headquarters of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on April 19.

AIMIM president and Hyderabad Asaduddin Owaisi and leaders of AIMPLB and several other organisations will address the public meeting.

Owaisi told the media on Sunday that they have invited MPs who were part of Parliament committee on Waqf Bill.

Reader Comments

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Sameer K.
Powerful show of democracy in action! When people come together like this, the government has to listen. ✊ Hope the concerns about Waqf properties are addressed properly.
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Priya M.
While I support peaceful protests, I wonder if carrying black flags and wearing protest T-shirts helps the cause or just creates more division? Maybe focus on constructive dialogue instead.
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Rahul T.
Hyderabad showing its spirit once again! The diversity of participants - women, students, different political groups - shows this isn't just a political issue but affects real people.
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Ayesha F.
As someone whose family has benefited from Waqf properties for generations, this protest gives me hope. The government needs to understand these aren't just assets - they're part of our community's heritage and welfare system.
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Vikram S.
Interesting to see Congress organizing this when they've been in power before. Where was this energy then? Not against the protest, but wish all parties were consistent about protecting rights.
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Neha P.
The peaceful nature of the protest despite the strong emotions is commendable. Hyderabad police also deserves credit for managing such a large gathering smoothly.

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