Agartala: April 18: The Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] organized a protest march in Udaipur subdivision, demanding the repeal of the central government’s amended Wakf Act and a reduction in the prices of essential items, including cooking gas and medicines. The march, which began and concluded at Jamtala, traversed several key routes in the area.
This demonstration is part of a broader movement by political parties across the country, calling for the repeal of the Wakf Act. Protesters voiced their concerns as they marched through Central Road, Old Motor Stand, Mahadev Dighi’s bank, New Town Road, and Thana Corner before returning to Jamtala.
CPI(M) Central Committee member Ratan Bhowmik highlighted that 73 cases have been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the amended Wakf Act. He noted that the court’s decision to grant a stay has prompted the government to reconsider its stance. Bhowmik emphasized that India is a secular nation where all religions have equal rights, and any attempt to undermine these rights would be unconstitutional.
He accused the central government of attempting to curtail the rights of a particular community through the amendment of the Wakf Act and stressed the need for its repeal. Additionally, he urged the government to address the rising costs of essential items, calling for a united movement to achieve these demands.
CPI(M) Gomati District Committee Secretary Parimal Debnath and Wajuddin Ahmed also addressed the gathering, reiterating the party’s commitment to advocating for the rights of all citizens.
