Protests Erupt in Assam Over Waqf (Amendment) Bill

Protests broke out in Assam’s Bijni, Bongaigaon, and Sonitpur after the Lok Sabha passed the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Groups including AAMSU and local Waqf members opposed the bill, claiming it threatens Muslim community rights over ancestral properties. Protesters accused the BJP of targeting Muslims. The bill, defended by the government for bringing transparency to Waqf property management, passed with a 288-232 majority despite opposition objections.