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New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Telangana state BJP president Ramchander Rao demands demolition of Akbaruddin Owaisi college
HYDERABAD: Newly appointed state BJP president N Ramchander Rao on Monday accused the Congress government of showing undue favouritism towards a college built by AIMIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi, allegedly on Salkam lake bed. In a strongly worded statement, Ramchander questioned why the government granted relaxations to this college while taking a harsh stance against poor families residing in the Musi River catchment area, despite them having purchased the land legally and obtained necessary permissions. He demanded the immediate demolition of the college, warning that BJP cadre would 'take action' if the government failed to do so. He criticised the government's justification for the relaxation, citing provision of education to 10,000 students at the college. 'If the government can show such leniency here, why not for the lakhs of poor people living near the Musi? Why are their homes being demolished even after they paid taxes and followed due procedures?' he asked. He further pointed out that the government had already granted relaxations to the college for the previous academic year. 'Instead of repeatedly bending rules, the management should have been given time to relocate and continue education elsewhere,' he said. He also levelled serious allegations against Akbaruddin Owaisi, accusing him of 'grabbing government land, evading taxes, and even sheltering terrorists.' He demanded immediate action against the MLA and the demolition of the disputed structure. Ramchander also condemned recent attacks on media houses and urged the government to ensure their safety. He issued a stern warning to the BRS, saying, 'If they target media outlets, the BJP's state unit will retaliate by safeguarding journalists and counter-attacking BRS-affiliated media.'
NDTV
07-07-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Minister Bandi Sanjay Attacks Congress, Alleges Special Treatment To Akbaruddin Owaisi
Hyderabad: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar launched a scathing attack on the Telangana government on Monday, questioning alleged special exemptions granted to AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi's family and condemning alleged threats against media houses. Speaking to reporters in Jagtial district after inaugurating Central development projects, the Union minister alleged double standards and demanded a clarification from the Congress-led Revanth Reddy government in Telangana. Bandi Sanjay specifically questioned the Hyderabad Development Authority (HYDRA), stating, "Are the HYDRA authorities demolishing the houses of the poor in the name of encroachments, but giving exemptions to Akbaruddin Owaisi's family, who have built buildings in lakes and ponds and are running colleges and businesses there?" He cited claims by HYDRA that they cannot demolish illegal constructions at Mr Owaisi's college due to the presence of 10,000 students, contrasting this with the demolition of "small houses and huts built by poor people in the Musi river catchment areas, who have no source of livelihood or shelter". "Do only the lives of Akbaruddin Owaisi's family have value? Don't the lives of poor people matter? Are they not human?" the minister asked, accusing the government of turning a blind eye to alleged transgressions by AIMMIM leaders, including non-payment of electricity bills and encroachment. The Union Minister also strongly criticised the alleged preparations by Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders to attack the offices of Andhra Jyothi and other news outlets for publishing critical stories. "When media houses are being attacked, what is the chief minister doing? What is the government doing?" he demanded. Reminding Chief Minister Revanth Reddy of the time he was jailed, Mr Sanjay asked, "Weren't you jailed unjustly and denied bail? Have you forgotten all that and now joined hands with them (the BRS)?" The BJP, he said, would "always stand at the forefront in protecting democracy and press freedom". Daring BRS leaders, he added, "Attack the media houses and see what happens. Within two hours of your attack, our BJYM (BJP youth wing) activists will take care of your BRS office and the TV channel in it. Telangana is no longer BRS' fiefdom."
Time of India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
We will compel Modi govt to withdraw waqf law: Akbar
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen floor leader in the assembly, Akbaruddin Owaisi , on Sunday called upon Muslims to unite in their fight, within the limits of the constitutional provisions, against the new central Waqf Act. He urged them to have complete trust in Allah that they will succeed in compelling the Narendra Modi govt to withdraw the Act, which is not in favour of Muslims. Akbaruddin Owaisi was speaking at a dharna organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park against the new waqf law. "They think they can weaken us through this Act, which is aimed at snatching away waqf properties, but we will not allow them to weaken us. Stand shoulder to shoulder and create a wall to face any action taken against us for protesting against the Act. We will raise our voice against injustice and will not part with our shariah, hijab, imaan, and waqf properties. We will continue to extend full support and will participate in every protest programme against the Act, organised by AIMPLB," he said. Referring to verses from the 'Quran', Akbaruddin told the gathering that Allah promises that he tests only those close to him. "We should thank the Almighty for choosing us. Today, 25 crore Muslims in India are going through this test. Have faith in Allah and continue the fight democratically. Allah will give us success. Let's participate in all protest programmes against the Waqf Act under the flag of AIMPLB," he said. AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, elder brother of Akbaruddin Owaisi, had also participated in the AIMPLB-organised public meeting at Dar-Us-Salam against the Waqf Act on April 19. Presently, Asaduddin Owaisi is part of an all-party delegation to Algeria to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the world. India has sent several all-party delegations to show its resolve against terrorism and garner international support against Pakistan sponsoring, patronising, and training terrorists.
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Hundreds form human chains protesting against Waqf Act
Hyderabad: Hundreds of people formed human chains at various locations across the city on Sunday to oppose the Waqf Amendment Act-2025. The demonstrations organised under the banner 'Save Waqf' witnessed participation from community leaders, activists and concerned citizens. The protest was organised by the All-India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and All-India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM). Protesters were seen wearing black armbands as a mark of dissent. AIMIM floor leader and Chandrayangutta MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi joined the protest outside Owaisi Hospital in Santoshnagar, lending his voice gainst the Act and raised slogans like 'Waqf Bachao', 'Dastoor Bachao' and 'Hindustan Zindabad'. Speaking to the gathering, he called the Act 'unconstitutional and unjust', urging the government to withdraw it immediately. A massive human chain was formed at Charminar, attracting attention across the city. Many shop-owners and traders gathered to protest. Charminar MLA Mir Zulfiqar Ali participated. The protesters emphasised that the amendment Act threatens the sanctity and autonomy of Waqf properties, which are meant for community welfare. Protesters gathered in large numbers at Pillar No 212 in Rajendranagar and several other areas. The protests saw political backing from local representatives, with MLAs Majid Hussain (Nampally), Mohd Mubeen (Bahadurpura), Ahmed Balala (Malakpet), Kausar Mohiuddin (Karwan) and Jaffer Hussain Meraj (Yakutpura) protested in their respective constituencies and expressed solidarity with the demonstrators. They criticised the amendments, claiming they infringe on minority rights and Waqf autonomy. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi and several other residents and shop-owners in the city on April 30 switched off lights of their homes and establishments to join the silent protest against the Act.
Hans India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
BRS, Congress corporators come under pressure
Hyderabad: Are the Congress and BRS corporators in the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) caught between their voters and party leadership? This question arises amid increasing pressure from the saffron party, which has accused both groups of supporting the Majlis candidate in the upcoming local body MLC elections. 'It's easy to dismiss these concerns as typical political rhetoric and simply follow the party line. However, we've seen several banners appearing in the municipal divisions represented by our party corporators. The situation has become complicated, as we feel increasingly scrutinised by the majority of voters in our divisions,' said a BRS corporator. The issue began when banners started to appear over the weekend. These banners, allegedly put up by groups identifying as Hindus and Hindu Bandhus (friends of Hindus), urged corporators not to vote for the AIMIM candidate in the upcoming elections. The banners cited reasons for their appeals, claiming that AIMIM leaders had insulted Hindu gods and goddesses, as well as criticised Hindu festivals and made anti-Hindu political statements. The identities of those responsible for the widespread appearance of the banners remain unknown. However, their messaging aims to raise awareness among voters in various municipal divisions about the perceived anti-Hindu rhetoric of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who reportedly mocked the Telangana State festival, Bathukamma. This issue is compounded by his brother, MIM MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi's infamous 15-minute speech and a recent anti-Waqf meeting held in the city, which generated further controversy regarding claims made by the State Waqf Board over residential properties in the city. When asked, one Congress corporator stated that he was unaware of any whip issued by his party or, to his knowledge, by the BRS in this election. Consequently, there is a growing sense among corporators that they must respond to the mounting pressure from the majority of voters in their municipal divisions.
