The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has strongly criticized NDA allies for supporting the Waqf Amendment Act, accusing them of betraying the Muslim community. At a 'Save Waqf' conference in Delhi, AIMPLB demanded the law's withdrawal, warning of widespread opposition.
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