Waqf Law dispute: BJP leader Askar Ali faces backlash for supporting Waqf law, mob burns house

Protests against Waqf Amendment Act still rage throughout the nation. BJP Minority Morcha president Askar Ali's residence in Manipur was attacked and burnt after giving his support. Huge protests were held in the Imphal Valley against this act, following which security has been tightened. Ali apologized for his comment. Protests against Waqf Amendment Act are happening at numerous locations throughout the nation. Political parties and numerous Muslim organizations have submitted a petition to the Supreme Court challenging this law.

BJP minority morcha chief's residence attacked and burnt

However, Askar Ali, BJP Minority Morcha chief in Manipur, has found it expensive to endorse this law. This is why the irate crowd burnt his house. Manipur Minority Morcha chief Askar Ali had tweeted on social media in favor of the Waqf Bill law, but initially people protested against him. People later shouted slogans in front of his residence and protested.

Protests erupt in multiple locations across Manipur

At about 9 pm, a furious mob also stormed outside the Speaker's residence, looted it and afterwards torched it, officials stated. Ali, following the event, uploaded a video on social media in which he apologized for his previous comment. Once their house was burnt, they demonstrated against the legislation. Protests break out in multiple locations in Manipur

Enhanced Security Measures in Muslim-Dominated Areas Amid Red Alert

Demonstrations are being conducted in large parts of Manipur against the Waqf law. The incident was preceded by demonstrations in various regions of the Imphal Valley against the Act. Over 5,000 people participated in the rally, gravely disrupting traffic on NH 102 at Lilong. Clashes between protesters and security personnel were seen at certain locations, the officials added.

Enhanced security in Muslim enclaves

One of the protesters, Sakir Ahmed, expressed that the Waqf Amendment Act goes against the principles of the Constitution. This is totally unacceptable to Muslims. The government has also gone on red alert mode following protests in most places in Manipur. Security has been strengthened in Muslim-populated areas of the valley and extra security forces have been deployed, the officials added.