Sat Apr 12 16:59:02 UTC 2025: **Chennai Protest Against New Waqf Act**
**CHENNAI, April 12, 2025** – Over 10,000 people participated in a protest organized by the Tamil Nadu Thowheed Jamath (TNTJ) in Chennai on Saturday, demanding the repeal of the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The demonstration, originally planned as a siege of Raj Bhavan but relocated to Jeenis Road due to denied police permission, caused significant traffic disruption on Anna Salai. Shops in the area closed for the day.
TNTJ leaders R. Abdul Kareem and A. Mujibur Rahman led the protestors, who claim the Act infringes on Muslim rights and freedoms. The Act has sparked widespread protests and legal challenges across India, with concerns raised by political parties, religious organizations, and civil society groups about its potential impact on minority rights and religious freedoms.
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