An Indian American Muslim organization has strongly urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to withdraw the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill, calling it discriminatory and warning of potential unrest if it is enacted.
In an open letter to the prime minister, Dr. M. Qutubuddin of the American Indian Muslims Association (AIMA) expressed deep concern over rising polarization and violence against Muslims in India.
The letter described India as the group’s “Janmabhoomi, Matrubhoomi, and Pavitra Bhoomi” (birthland, motherland, and sacred land) but warned that communal divisions were worsening, with Muslims facing *“daily atrocities, ridicule, and discrimination.”
Criticizing the government’s decision to introduce the Waqf Amendment Bill without consulting opposition parties or Muslim representatives, AIMA called it “a direct attack on the Muslim community.”
The letter questioned why only Muslim endowments were being targeted while similar measures were not applied to Hindu, Sikh, or Christian institutions. It accused the government of using the bill as “a political strategy to appease the majority vote bank,” arguing that such moves were damaging India’s global reputation.
The organization also warned that introducing the bill in an already volatile atmosphere could “lead to further chaos and violence.” It urged Prime Minister Modi to withdraw the legislation to prevent social discord and loss of life.
AIMA’s appeal joins a growing chorus of opposition from political parties and civil society groups who argue that the proposed amendments threaten the rights of Muslim communities and could deepen religious tensions in the country.
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