After the Waqf Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in the Lok Sabha, it was finally approved in the Rajya Sabha late at night on Thursday, after a prolonged discussion. 

Following this, protests erupted in Ahmedabad against the bill. A large-scale protest was witnessed after Friday prayers, at Jama Masjid, Sidi Saiyyed Mosque where protestors expressed their anger against the bill.

Taking strict action, the police detained over 50 people. The protest led to a tense atmosphere, but authorities managed to keep the situation under control. Alongside Ahmedabad, protests were also reported in Kolkata and Ranchi, where people took to the streets, demanding the withdrawal of the bill.

Protest in Ranchi

In Ranchi, members of the Muslim community staged a strong protest against the amendments to the Waqf Bill, which was passed by both houses of Parliament. 

After Friday (Jumma) prayers, protestors gathered outside Ekra Mosque, holding banners and raising their demands while expressing their opposition to the amendments. Protestors claimed that the changes in the bill were an attack on their rights.

Protest in Bihar

In Jamui, Bihar, members of the Muslim community also gathered at the Raja Nagar Gosiya Mosque after Friday prayers to protest against the Waqf Bill. Thousands of people participated in the protest, raising slogans against Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, former CM and Union minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, as well as LJP (Lok Janshakti Party) leader and Union Minister Chirag Paswan. 

High alert in Uttar Pradesh

Meanwhile, UP police have been placed on high alert. They have heightened security measures in Lucknow, Sambhal, Bahraich, Moradabad, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Noida, and other sensitive districts of Uttar Pradesh. 

Anticipating protests, heavy police deployment was made in sensitive areas of Lucknow, with drone and CCTV surveillance to monitor the situation.

In Lucknow, 61 hotspots have been identified as sensitive zones, with enhanced security measures in place. Security agencies had received inputs indicating potential protests in parts of Lucknow after Friday prayers over the Waqf Bill.

The UP police are also monitoring social media platforms, and orders have been issued for strict action against those spreading rumours.

Nagpur issues warning

The Nagpur police issued an advisory, warning that strict action would be taken against those posting inflammatory videos on social media. 

Authorities have also warned that any attempt to disrupt law and order will lead to action.

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