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Protests erupt in Kolkata and Ahmedabad against Waqf Amendment Bill

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 April 2025 ()
In Kolkata and Ahmedabad, protesters rallied against the Waqf Amendment Bill after Friday prayers, blocking roads and voicing their opposition. The bill, passed in the Rajya Sabha, makes changes such as reducing mandatory contributions and introducing state auditors. It awaits the President's nod to become law. Supporters claim it improves transparency, while critics see it as impinging on religious autonomy.
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