{"id":50062,"date":"2025-05-01T05:01:33","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/?p=173855"},"modified":"2025-05-01T05:01:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T05:01:33","slug":"massive-women-protest-in-maharashtra-demands-rollback-of-waqf-act","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southasianwire.com\/wire\/massive-women-protest-in-maharashtra-demands-rollback-of-waqf-act","title":{"rendered":"Massive women protest in Maharashtra demands rollback of Waqf Act"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-173856\" src=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/05\/Capture-364x220.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"364\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/05\/Capture-364x220.png 364w, https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/assests\/2025\/05\/Capture.png 655w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px\" \/>Jalgaon: In a powerful display of unity, thousands of women gathered at the district headquarters in Maharashtra, India, to protest against the controversial Waqf Act.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kashmir Media Service, the demonstration, organised by the Tahaffuz Auqaf Committee on the call of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), saw widespread participation from women across Jalgaon and nearby areas.<\/p>\n<p>Dressed in traditional attire and holding placards, the protesters voiced their concerns over \u201cincreased government control, reduced community participation, and bureaucratic interference in the management of Waqf properties\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The peaceful protest was held outside the collector\u2019s office and concluded with the submission of an 11-point memorandum to the local sub-district magistrate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not just about land. Waqf properties represent our heritage and identity,\u201d said one protester, echoing the sentiments of many in the crowd. \u201cWe will not accept any law that weakens our rights or sidelines our community\u2019s role in managing Waqf institutions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Prominent speakers at the event included Nilofer M Iqbal, Dr Farah, Ammarah Tasleem and local activists.<\/p>\n<p>The protest memorandum demanded an immediate halt to the implementation of the Waqf Act, greater transparency in Waqf Board operations, and restoration of community participation in decision-making. It also called for strong measures to protect Waqf lands from illegal encroachments.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\/2025\/05\/01\/massive-women-protest-in-maharashtra-demands-rollback-of-waqf-act.html\">Massive women protest in Maharashtra demands rollback of Waqf Act<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/kmsnews.org\/kms\">Kashmir Media Service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jalgaon: In a powerful display of unity, thousands of women gathered at the district headquarters in Maharashtra, India, to protest against the controversial Waqf Act. 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