**Title:** Mob Attacks BJP Leader’s Home Over Waqf Bill Support
**Meta Description:** A mob vandalized the home of BJP leader Askar Ali in Manipur after he supported the Waqf Amendment Bill. He later apologized and called for its repeal.
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**Headline:** Mob Destroys Home of BJP Minority Morcha President Over Waqf Bill Support
In a troubling incident in Manipur’s Thoubal district, a mob, believed to be from the Muslim community, vandalized and set fire to the residence of Askar Ali Makakmayum, the president of the BJP Minority Morcha. This attack occurred on Sunday after Ali expressed his support for the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025. Following the violence, Ali issued an apology and urged the central government to reconsider the new law.
In a Facebook post, Ali called for an end to political disputes surrounding the Waqf bill, which has now become law following President Droupadi Murmu’s approval. He tagged several prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, emphasizing the need for unity. “Do not politicize the Waqf Amendment Bill. We welcome the Bill. We support WAB,” he stated.
Eyewitnesses reported that the mob arrived at Ali’s home in Lilong Haoreibi Sambrukhong on Sunday evening, first damaging the property before setting it ablaze. Efforts by the Manipur Fire Service to extinguish the flames were reportedly obstructed by protesters, as were attempts by police to intervene.
Members of the mob claimed that Ali’s support for the Waqf bill and his comments against the protesters incited their actions. In a video shared on social media, Ali expressed remorse for his previous stance and called for the government to repeal the Waqf Act. “I apologize to the entire Muslim community and Meitei Pangals. I urge the government to repeal the bill at the earliest,” he said.
As of now, there has been no official confirmation regarding arrests or injuries related to the incident, and authorities have yet to release a formal statement. The Waqf bill, which aims to reform the management of Waqf properties across India, was passed after extensive debates in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. Originally introduced in August of the previous year, it faced significant opposition from various parties and Muslim organizations before being sent to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
The amended law updates the Waqf Act of 1995, which governs the management of properties donated by Muslims for charitable or religious purposes. Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Mohammad Jawed and AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi, have filed petitions in the Supreme Court, arguing that the new Waqf law violates the fundamental rights of Muslims. Additionally, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, a prominent body of Islamic scholars in India, has also challenged the law in court.
**FAQ Section:**
**Q: What is the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025?**
A: The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 aims to reform the management of Waqf properties in India, updating the existing Waqf Act of 1995 to improve governance and oversight.