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India Today
2 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Indian Muslims hostages, not citizens: Owaisi on Kiren Rijiju's minorities remark
A war of words erupted on Monday between All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju over the latter's assertion that minorities in India enjoy more benefits and protection than the majority it "rights, not charity", Owaisi lashed out at Rijiju, accusing him of acting like a monarch and dubbing him the "Minister Against Minorities". Intensifying his attack, Owaisi said that Indian Muslims were no longer citizens of the country but hostages. advertisementRijiju shared an excerpt of his interview with the Indian Express on X, in which he said, "INDIA is the only country where the minorities get more benefits and protections than the majority community." He claimed that the PM Modi-led government had championed the principle of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas', enabling minority communities to be equal participants in India's growth story. Rijiju went further, saying, "The main point we have to understand is that minority communities are receiving more funds and support from the government than the majority community... i.e., the Hindus."Owaisi fired back swiftly, saying, "You are a Minister of the Indian Republic, not a monarch. You hold a constitutional post, not a throne. Minority rights are fundamental rights, not charity."He added that being called names like Pakistani, Bangladeshi, jihadi, or Rohingya every single day is not a "benefit", nor is being lynched or having homes and religious sites bulldozed illegally. "Is it an 'honour' to be the target of hate speeches from no less than the Prime Minister of India?" he retorted that Indian Muslims don't migrate to other countries because of the benefits provided under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welfare schemes. "How come minorities from our neighbouring countries prefer to come to India & our minorities don't migrate?" he responded sharply, saying, "According to Hon'ble Minister Against Minorities, if we don't migrate it means we are happy. Actually, we are not in the habit of fleeing: we did not run away from the British, we did not run away during partition, and we did not run away because of Jammu, Nellie, Gujarat, Moradabad, Delhi etc massacres."He added, "Our history is proof that we neither collaborate with our oppressors nor do we hide from them. We know how to fight for our democratic rights and we will inshallah."The Hyderabad MP also took aim at the government's changes to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, which allows non-Muslims on Waqf boards."Can Muslims be members of Hindu Endowment Boards? No. But your Waqf Amendment Act forces non-Muslims onto Waqf Boards - and allows them to form a majority," he accused the Modi government of slashing scholarships for Muslim students, pointing out that the Maulana Azad National Fellowship was discontinued, and pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships were defunded or limited - all because they benefitted Muslim are now the only group whose numbers have fallen in higher education. Their presence in the informal economy has gone up. They have been among the worst-hit by your economic policies," he said, citing government further claimed that Indian Muslims are no longer treated even as second-class citizens but as hostages. "Indian Muslims are the only group whose children are now worse off than their parents or grandparents. Intergenerational mobility has reversed. Muslim-concentrated areas are the ones most starved of public infrastructure and basic services," he his rebuttal, Owaisi urged Rijiju to stop comparing Indian Muslims to minorities in "failed states" like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sri Lanka."We are not asking to be compared with other minorities of other countries. We are not asking for more than what the majority community gets. We are demanding what the Constitution promises: social, economic, and political justice," he said.- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jaleel accuses Shirsat of acquiring multi-crore land at cheap rates, hands over docus to opposition leader Danve
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen ( AIMIM ) state president and Aurangabad MP Imtiaz Jaleel on Thursday accused Maharashtra minister and Dharashiv guardian minister Sanjay Shirsat of buying land worth crores of rupees at throwaway prices. Jaleel claimed the questionable deals were indicative of larger irregularities involving the misuse of political power and manipulation of land rates. During the day, the MP also wrote a letter to chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to seek an appointment for handing him over a set of documents in the case to him. Jaleel also submitted a set of land deal documents to Ambadas Danve, the leader of opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council. "We will bring this issue to the notice of the governor and raise it in the upcoming assembly session," Danve said, while assuring that the documents provided by Jaleel would be thoroughly examined and the matter would be pursued through appropriate legislative channels. According to Jaleel, Shirsat allegedly acquired multiple land parcels at prices significantly lower than their actual market value over the past few years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Toulouse: Nous recherchons des personnes pour tester les nouvelles aides auditives HearPro En savoir plus Undo "Several plots were purchased either in his name or under the names of his close relatives. One such illegal land purchase was made in the name of his son," Jaleel alleged. He also raised questions over the vehicles used by the minister. "One of the cars used by Shirsat was imported from Dubai, but was not registered in his name. The vehicle officially listed under his name is different. Where did the rest of the vehicles come from? What is the source of funds?" he asked. Shirsat, when approached for a reaction, said, "Nothing will come out of these accusations." He declined to comment further. Jaleel also took a dig at state govt, suggesting selective inaction. "I have seen Danve work against injustice over the years. This case, involving the guardian minister and this district, is no different. Earlier, in the hotel land deal matter, the CM should have ordered an inquiry. Now, looking at the pace at which new properties are being acquired by Shirsat, it seems that the 'khoke' (cash boxes) may have run out, but the collection is still going on," Jaleel said. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
The Hindu
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Deep fake video mimicking Owaisi promises ₹53,000 per day; Hyderabad MP lodges complaint
All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has filed a formal complaint with the Hyderabad Cyber Crime police after a deep fake video — falsely depicted him as promoting a fraudulent investment scheme — surfaced online. In the doctored footage, Mr. Owaisi was made to appear as though he is speaking in English, endorsing an online platform that allegedly offered a daily income of ₹53,000. In his complaint, Mr. Owaisi stated that the video had been deliberately created and circulated to mislead the public and misuse his identity for fraudulent gain. He warned that such content not only endangers individuals by promoting scams but also causes reputational damage to those impersonated. Calling for swift action, the MP urged police to ensure the video is taken down across all social media platforms, trace its source, and issue a public advisory to prevent others from falling prey to similar scams. Following his complaint, a case was registered at the Cyber Crime police station under relevant sections of the IT Act, including 66C (identity theft), 66D (cheating by personation), and 66E (violation of privacy). Charges were also invoked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for personation, forgery, and defamation.
