The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has demanded the withdrawal of the controversial Waqf Amendment Act, calling it divisive and unjust. The party’s Chennai unit criticized the legislation, stating that it would weaken the autonomy of the Waqf boards and undermine the interests of the Muslim community. The Act, which was passed in 2013, aims to regulate the management of Waqf properties in India. However, the CPM has raised concerns about certain provisions in the Act that they believe are detrimental to the community. The party has called for the repeal of the Act and for a new legislation that respects the rights and autonomy of the Waqf boards. The CPM’s demand comes in the wake of growing tensions over the issue, with various Muslim organizations also expressing their opposition to the Act. The party has urged the government to listen to the concerns of the community and take steps to address them. The Waqf Amendment Act has been a contentious issue in India, with critics arguing that it infringes on the rights of the Muslim community. The CPM’s call for its withdrawal is likely to escalate the debate around the Act and put pressure on the government to reconsider its position.