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{{short description|Indian politician}}
{{short description|Indian politician (born 1969)}}
 
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| name                = Asaduddin Owaisi
| name                = Asaduddin Owaisi
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| caption            =  
| caption            = Owaisi in 2020
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1969|5|13|df=y}}<ref name="Lok Sabha profile">{{cite news|title=Lok Sabha profile|publisher=Lok Sabha website|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|access-date=18 March 2016|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145623/https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| birth_date          = {{Birth date and age|1969|5|13|df=y}}<ref name="Lok Sabha profile">{{cite news|title=Lok Sabha profile|publisher=Lok Sabha website|url=http://www.archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|access-date=18 March 2016|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145623/https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]<br/>(now in [[Telangana]], [[India]])
| birth_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]], India
| residence          = 36–149, Hyderguda, [[Hyderabad]] <br/> 34, Ashoka Road, [[New Delhi]]<ref name="Lok Sabha profile" />
| residence          = 36–149, Hyderguda, Hyderabad, [[Telangana]] <br/> 34, Ashoka Road, [[New Delhi]], [[Delhi]]<ref name="Lok Sabha profile" />
| nickname            = Naqeeb-e-Millat, Qaid, and commonly known as Asad Bhai
| nickname            = {{hlist|Naqeeb-e-Millat| Qaid| and commonly known as Asad Bhai}}
| alma_mater          = [[Osmania University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br />[[Lincoln's Inn]] ([[Barrister-at-Law]])
| alma_mater          = [[Osmania University]] ([[Bachelor of Arts|BA]])<br />[[Lincoln's Inn]] ([[Barrister-at-Law]])
| office              = 3rd President of [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]]
| office              = 3rd [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|President of the<br>All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]]
| term_start          = 29 September 2008
| term_start          = 29 September 2008
| predecessor        = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]]
| predecessor        = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]]
| office1            = Leader of [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] in [[Lok Sabha]]
| term_start1        = 2008
| term_end1          =
| predecessor1        = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]]
| successor1          =
| office2            = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| office2            = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| constituency2      = [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad]]
| constituency2      = [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| term_start2        = 2004
| term_start2        = 17 May 2004
| term_end2          =  
| term_end2          =  
| predecessor2        = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]]
| predecessor2        = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]]
| office3            = [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the]] [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| office3            = [[Member of Legislative Assembly (India)|Member of the]] [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]
| term_start3        = 1994
| term_start3        = 1 December 1994
| term_end3          = 2004
| term_end3          = 26 April 2004
| predecessor3        = [[Mohammed Vizarat Rasool Khan|Virasat Rasool Khan]]
| predecessor3        = [[Mohammed Vizarat Rasool Khan|Virasat Rasool Khan]]
| successor3          = [[Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri]]
| successor3          = [[Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri]]
| constituency3      = [[Charminar Assembly constituency|Charminar]]
| constituency3      = [[Charminar Assembly constituency|Charminar]]
| party              = [[All India Majlis-e Ittihad al-Muslimin]]<ref name="Lok Sabha profile" />
| party              = [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]]<ref name="Lok Sabha profile" />
| profession          = [[Advocate]]
| profession          = [[Advocate]]
| spouse              = {{marriage|Farheen Owaisi|1996}}
| spouse              = {{marriage|Farheen Owaisi|1996}}
| children            = 6
| children            = 6
| website            =  
| website            = https://www.aimim.org/
| relations          = [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] (brother)
| relations          = [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] (brother)
| footnotes          =  
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| mother              = Najamunnisa
| mother              = Najamunnisa
| signature          =  
| signature          =  
| awards = {{hlist|Sansad Ratna 2014|Excellent MP 2022}}
| awards             = {{hlist|Sansad Ratna 2014|Excellent MP 2022}}
| honorific_prefix    = [[Barrister]]
}}
}}


==Overview==
'''Asaduddin Owaisi''' (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian politician who is serving as the third and current president of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] (AIMIM) since 2008. He is a five time [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] representing the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad constituency]] in [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India|Indian Parliament]].
'''Asaduddin Owaisi''' (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian politician, who is the President of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] (AIMIM).<ref>{{Cite news|last=Nair|first=Sobhana K.|date=15 November 2020|title=Asaddudin Owaisi {{!}} The champion of identity politics|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/asaddudin-owaisi-the-champion-of-identity-politics/article33100558.ece|access-date=15 November 2020|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> He is a 4 time [[Member of Parliament (India)|Member of Parliament]] (MP), representing the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad]] constituency in [[Lok Sabha]], the lower house of the [[Parliament of India|Indian Parliament]]. For years, he has been regularly listed by [[Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre|Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC)]],  among ''[[the 500 Most Influential Muslims]]'' of the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themuslim500.com/profiles/owaisi-mp-janab-asaduddin/|title=The Muslim 500: Janab Asaduddin Owaisi|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/22-Indians-among-worlds-influential-Muslims/articleshow/49315830.cms|title=Times of India on 22 most influential Muslims in India|website=[[The Times of India]] |language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref>
 
Born to the Owaisi family in [[Hyderabad]], Andhra Pradesh, Asaduddin Owaisi was trained as a [[barrister]] at Lincoln's Inn in London, England. He assumed leadership of the AIMIM upon the death of his father [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] in 2008. He has been regularly listed by [[Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre|Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC)]],  among ''[[the 500 Most Influential Muslims]]'' of the world.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.themuslim500.com/profiles/owaisi-mp-janab-asaduddin/|title=The Muslim 500: Janab Asaduddin Owaisi|date=28 May 2018 |language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/22-Indians-among-worlds-influential-Muslims/articleshow/49315830.cms|title=Times of India on 22 most influential Muslims in India|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=12 October 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref>


==Early life and background==
==Early life and background==
Owaisi was born to [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] and Najmunnisa Begum<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi Biography|url=http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/asaduddin-owaisi.html|publisher=Elections|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> on 13 May 1969. He comes from a political family of [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22744797/azharuddin-presence-iftaar-rakes-controversy|title=Azharuddin's presence at Iftaar rakes up controversy|date=25 December 2000|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> His grandfather Abdul Wahed Owaisi relaunched the political party [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] as All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 18 September 1957. He also succeeded [[Qasim Razvi]] as the party president after he was released from prison.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hate speech not new for Owaisi clan|url=http://timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Hate-speech-not-new-for-Owaisi-clan/articleshow/17963124.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His father Sultan Salahuddin was elected to the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] in 1962.<ref>{{cite web|title=MIM, the game changer in 2014 elections?|url=http://timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/MIM-the-game-changer-in-2014-elections/articleshow/12385758.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] was elected to the [[Indian Parliament]] from the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad constituency]] for the first time in 1984 and continued winning the elections till 2004, when he stepped down in favour of Asaduddin. He died in 2008.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asad turns his Maharashtra dreams into a reality|url=http://timesofindia.com/home/specials/assembly-elections-2014/maharashtra-news/Asad-turns-his-Maharashtra-dreams-into-a-reality/articleshow/44882111.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref>
Owaisi was born to [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] and Najmunnisa Begum<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi Biography|url=http://www.elections.in/political-leaders/asaduddin-owaisi.html|publisher=Elections|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> on 13 May 1969. He comes from a political family of [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/_/id/22744797/azharuddin-presence-iftaar-rakes-controversy|title=Azharuddin's presence at Iftaar rakes up controversy|date=25 December 2000|website=ESPNcricinfo|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> His grandfather Abdul Wahed Owaisi relaunched the political party [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] as All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 18 September 1957. He also succeeded [[Qasim Razvi]] as the party president after he was released from prison.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hate speech not new for Owaisi clan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hate-speech-not-new-for-Owaisi-clan/articleshow/17963124.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=10 January 2013 |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His father Sultan Salahuddin was elected to the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] in 1962.<ref>{{cite news|title=MIM, the game changer in 2014 elections?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/MIM-the-game-changer-in-2014-elections/articleshow/12385758.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=24 March 2012 |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] was elected to the [[Indian Parliament]] from the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad constituency]] for the first time in 1984 and continued winning the elections till 2004, when he stepped down in favour of Asaduddin. He died in 2008.<ref>{{cite news|title=Asad turns his Maharashtra dreams into a reality|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/specials/assembly-elections-2014/maharashtra-news/Asad-turns-his-Maharashtra-dreams-into-a-reality/articleshow/44882111.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=20 October 2014 |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref>


Asaduddin Owaisi did his schooling from [[The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet]] and [[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad|St Mary's Junior College]]<ref name="National Portal">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/asaduddin-owaisi|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|publisher=National Portal of India}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/panache/panache-people-101/asaduddin-owaisi/profileshow/86585117.cms|newspaper=Times of India| access-date= 10 September 2022}}</ref> before going on to do his graduation in [[Bachelor of Arts]] from [[Nizam College]] ([[Osmania University]]) in Hyderabad.<ref name="NEM">{{cite web|title=About Asaduddin Owaisi|url=http://www.myaimim.in/about-asaduddin-owaisi/|publisher=My AIMIM|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/present-generation-is-lucky-to-see-this-indian-team-with-three-good-pacers-5739334/|title=Present generation is lucky to see this Indian team with three good pacers|date=21 May 2019|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> He represented the [[South Zone cricket team|South Zone inter-university U-25s cricket team]] as fast bowler in the Vizzy Trophy in 1994 and later got selected in [[South Zone cricket team|South Zone university team]]. He is a barrister by profession and studied at [[Lincoln's Inn]] of [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi taps the pan-India opportunity to consolidate the Muslim vote bank|url=http://indiatoday.in/story/asaduddin-owaisi-muslims-muslim-vote-bank/1/405381.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His brother [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] is a [[Telangana Legislative Assembly|Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly]] and heads the party in it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Owaisi brothers eyeing Muslims beyond Andhra Pradesh for their political gain|url=http://indiatoday.in/story/hyderabad-akhbaruddin-owaisi-brothers-muslims-beyond-andhra-pradesh/1/241843.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His youngest brother Burhanuddin Owaisi is the editor of ''[[Indian Etemaad|Etemaad]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Owaisi brothers seek 13 acres from Andhra Pradesh|url=http://timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Owaisi-brothers-seek-13-acres-from-Andhra-Pradesh/articleshow/16496783.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref>
Owaisi did his schooling from [[The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet]].<ref>{{cite news |title=This Hyderabad school has produced stars like Satya Nadella, Jagan Mohan, Syed Akbaruddin and many more |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/hyderabad-public-school-proud-of-his-alumni-syed-akbaruddin/story-ocQf6tZwmhPT0t861s2qWK.html |work=Hindustan Times |date=22 August 2019 |language=en}}</ref> He then attended the [[St. Mary's College, Hyderabad|St Mary's Junior College]], [[Hyderabad]]<ref name="National Portal">{{Cite web|author=|url=https://www.india.gov.in/my-government/indian-parliament/asaduddin-owaisi|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|publisher=National Portal of India}}</ref><ref name="TOI">{{cite news |last= |first= |date=|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/panache/panache-people-101/asaduddin-owaisi/profileshow/86585117.cms|newspaper=Times of India| access-date= 10 September 2022}}</ref> before going on to do his graduation in [[Bachelor of Arts]] from [[Nizam College]] ([[Osmania University]]) in Hyderabad.<ref name="NEM">{{cite web|title=About Asaduddin Owaisi|url=http://www.myaimim.in/about-asaduddin-owaisi/|publisher=My AIMIM|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/present-generation-is-lucky-to-see-this-indian-team-with-three-good-pacers-5739334/|title=Present generation is lucky to see this Indian team with three good pacers|date=21 May 2019|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> He represented the [[South Zone cricket team|South Zone inter-university U-25s cricket team]] as fast bowler in the Vizzy Trophy in 1994 and later got selected in [[South Zone cricket team|South Zone university team]]. He is a barrister by profession and studied at [[Lincoln's Inn]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi taps the pan-India opportunity to consolidate the Muslim vote bank|date=5 December 2014 |url=http://indiatoday.in/story/asaduddin-owaisi-muslims-muslim-vote-bank/1/405381.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His brother [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] is a [[Telangana Legislative Assembly|Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly]] and heads the party in it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Owaisi brothers eyeing Muslims beyond Andhra Pradesh for their political gain|date=30 November 1999 |url=http://indiatoday.in/story/hyderabad-akhbaruddin-owaisi-brothers-muslims-beyond-andhra-pradesh/1/241843.html|publisher=India Today|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His youngest brother Burhanuddin Owaisi is the editor of ''[[Indian Etemaad|Etemaad]]''.<ref>{{cite news|title=Owaisi brothers seek 13 acres from Andhra Pradesh|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Owaisi-brothers-seek-13-acres-from-Andhra-Pradesh/articleshow/16496783.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=22 September 2012 |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Owaisi married Farheen Owaisi on 11 December 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|title=Detailed Profile: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi|access-date=31 March 2018|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145623/https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|url-status=dead}}</ref> The couple has six children which includes one son, Sultanuddin Owaisi (born 2010) and five daughters- Khudsia Owaisi, Yasmeen Owaisi, Ameena Owaisi, Maheen Owaisi and Atika Owaisi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceotelangana.nic.in/GE_2009/PC_Affidavits_GE_2009/PC_Affidavits_GE_2009_Upto%208.10.09/09-Hyderabad/09_05_Asaduddin_Owaisi.pdf|title=2009 Owaisi poll affidavit}}</ref><ref name=French>{{cite web |author=Patrick French | title=Opportunist or rockstar? Owaisi recasting Muslim politics in India | website=Hindustan Times | date=13 October 2015 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/opportunist-or-rockstar-owaisi-recasting-muslim-politics-in-india/story-b01NPeoH46yXRfUq5UOUSO.html | access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination papers for Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat|url=http://timesofindia.com/news/Asaduddin-Owaisi-files-nomination-papers-for-Hyderabad-Lok-Sabha-seat/articleshow/33203210.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> His mother is Nazima Begum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mother-and-wife-meet-akbaruddin-in-jail/article4359172.ece|title=Mother and wife meet Akbaruddin in jail|date=30 January 2013|access-date=22 December 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> He lives in [[Kings Colony, Shastripuram|Shastripuram]], Mailardevpally, Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/asaduddin-owaisi-sets-value-of-house-at-rs-15-crore-built-mostly-with-loans/articleshow/68477236.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi sets value of house at Rs 15 crore, built mostly with loans|website=[[The Times of India]] }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/asaduddin-has-no-vehicles-in-his-name/article26572458.ece|title=Asaduddin has no vehicles in his name|website=[[The Hindu]] }}</ref> His eldest daughter Khudsia Owaisi was engaged to Barkat Alam Khan, grandson of Nawab Shah Alam Khan (paternal) and Moinuddin Khan Sandozai (maternal) on 24 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/asaduddin-owaisis-daughter-to-wed-shah-alams-grandson/articleshow/67138226.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi's daughter to wed Shah Alam's grandson &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-03-27/Asads-lavish-do-outrages-social-activists-detractors/369721|title=Asad's lavish do outrages social activists, detractors|first=The Hans|last=India|date=27 March 2018|website=thehansindia.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/asaduddin-owaisi-hosts-extravagant-engagement-ceremony-of-daughter-draws-flak-2967696/|title=Asaduddin Owaisi Slammed For Hosting Extravagant Engagement Ceremony of Daughter|first=India com News|last=Desk|date=28 March 2018|website=India.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> His second daughter, Yasmeen Owaisi was married to Abid Ali Khan, son of physician Mazharuddin Ali Khan, cousin of [[Zahid Ali Khan]], editor of ''[[The Siasat Daily]]'', in September 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-civic-staff-busy-in-mp-asaduddin-owaisis-daughters-marriage-646597|title=Hyderabad: Civic staff busy in MP Asaduddin Owaisi's daughter's marriage}}</ref> His third daughter Ameena Owaisi was married to Fahad Beg on 22 December 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/cm-k-chandra-shekhar-rao-attended-marriage-of-asaduddin-owaisi-daughter-in-hyderabad-2288903|title=Hyderabad: असदुद्दीन ओवैसी की बेटी की शादी में पहुंचे CM केसीआर, दूल्हा-दुल्हन को दिया आशीर्वाद}}</ref> He is hailed by his supporters as ''Naqeeb-e-Millat'' (Leader of the Community).<ref name="NEM"/> He is fluent in [[Urdu]] / [[Hindi]] and English. He wears a long ''[[sherwani]]'', an Islamic cap and sports a clipped beard.<ref name=French/>
Owaisi married Farheen Owaisi on 11 December 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|title=Detailed Profile: Shri Asaduddin Owaisi|access-date=31 March 2018|archive-date=18 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218145623/https://archive.india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=4091|url-status=dead}}</ref> The couple has six children which includes five daughters- Khudsia Owaisi, Yasmeen Owaisi, Ameena Owaisi, Maheen Owaisi and Atika Owaisi<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ceotelangana.nic.in/GE_2009/PC_Affidavits_GE_2009/PC_Affidavits_GE_2009_Upto%208.10.09/09-Hyderabad/09_05_Asaduddin_Owaisi.pdf|title=2009 Owaisi poll affidavit}}</ref><ref name=French>{{cite web |author=Patrick French | title=Opportunist or rockstar? Owaisi recasting Muslim politics in India | website=Hindustan Times | date=13 October 2015 | url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/india/opportunist-or-rockstar-owaisi-recasting-muslim-politics-in-india/story-b01NPeoH46yXRfUq5UOUSO.html | access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi files nomination papers for Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/Asaduddin-Owaisi-files-nomination-papers-for-Hyderabad-Lok-Sabha-seat/articleshow/33203210.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=4 April 2014 |access-date=18 September 2017}}</ref> and one son, Sultanuddin Owaisi (born 2010). His mother is Nazima Begum.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/mother-and-wife-meet-akbaruddin-in-jail/article4359172.ece|title=Mother and wife meet Akbaruddin in jail|date=30 January 2013|access-date=22 December 2019|via=www.thehindu.com|newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> He lives in [[Kings Colony, Shastripuram|Shastripuram]], Mailardevpally, Hyderabad.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/asaduddin-owaisi-sets-value-of-house-at-rs-15-crore-built-mostly-with-loans/articleshow/68477236.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi sets value of house at Rs 15 crore, built mostly with loans|website=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 March 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/asaduddin-has-no-vehicles-in-his-name/article26572458.ece|title=Asaduddin has no vehicles in his name|website=[[The Hindu]] |date=18 March 2019 |last1=Mohammed |first1=Syed }}</ref> His eldest daughter Khudsia Owaisi was engaged to Barkat Alam Khan, grandson of Nawab Shah Alam Khan (paternal) and Moinuddin Khan Sandozai (maternal) on 24 March 2018.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/asaduddin-owaisis-daughter-to-wed-shah-alams-grandson/articleshow/67138226.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi's daughter to wed Shah Alam's grandson &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=18 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Telangana/2018-03-27/Asads-lavish-do-outrages-social-activists-detractors/369721|title=Asad's lavish do outrages social activists, detractors|first=The Hans|last=India|date=27 March 2018|website=thehansindia.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/asaduddin-owaisi-hosts-extravagant-engagement-ceremony-of-daughter-draws-flak-2967696/|title=Asaduddin Owaisi Slammed For Hosting Extravagant Engagement Ceremony of Daughter|first=India com News|last=Desk|date=28 March 2018|website=India.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> His second daughter, Yasmeen Owaisi was married to Abid Ali Khan, son of physician Mazharuddin Ali Khan, cousin of [[Zahid Ali Khan]], editor of ''[[The Siasat Daily]]'', in September 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/news/cities/hyderabad/hyderabad-civic-staff-busy-in-mp-asaduddin-owaisis-daughters-marriage-646597|title=Hyderabad: Civic staff busy in MP Asaduddin Owaisi's daughter's marriage|date=20 September 2020 }}</ref> His third daughter Ameena Owaisi was married to Fahad Beg on 22 December 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.abplive.com/news/india/cm-k-chandra-shekhar-rao-attended-marriage-of-asaduddin-owaisi-daughter-in-hyderabad-2288903|title=Hyderabad: असदुद्दीन ओवैसी की बेटी की शादी में पहुंचे CM केसीआर, दूल्हा-दुल्हन को दिया आशीर्वाद|date=22 December 2022 }}</ref> He is hailed by his supporters as ''Naqeeb-e-Millat'' (Leader of the Community).<ref name="NEM"/> He is fluent in [[Urdu]] / [[Hindi]] and English. He wears a long ''[[sherwani]]'', an Islamic cap and sports a clipped beard.<ref name=French/>


==Political career==
==Political career==
Asaduddin is the third national president of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] (AIMIM) party in India, previously his father and grandfather. [[AIMIM]] is a [[Religious minorities in India|minority]] party that will raise its voice on the issues of the [[Dalit]] [[tribal]] community of India minority provisions.
Asaduddin is the third national president of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen|All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]] (AIMIM) Muslim minority rights party in India, previously his father and grandfather.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nair |first=Sobhana K. |date=15 November 2020 |title=Asaddudin Owaisi {{!}} The champion of identity politics |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/asaddudin-owaisi-the-champion-of-identity-politics/article33100558.ece |access-date=15 November 2020 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


Asaduddin made his political debut in 1994 in the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] election. Contesting from the [[Charminar (Assembly constituency)|Charminar constituency]] which his party has been winning since 1967, he defeated his nearest rival a breakaway party [[Majlis Bachao Tehreek]]'s candidate by a margin of 40 thousand votes. He succeeded Virasat Rasool Khan as the elected representative from the constituency. In the 1999 election, he defeated his nearest rival [[Telugu Desam Party]] candidate Syed Shah Noorul Haq Quadri by 93 thousand votes. Owaisi was polled 126 thousand votes in the election. In 2004 election, he was succeeded by [[Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri]] as the member of the Assembly from the constituency.<ref>{{cite web|title=Charminar always plumped for MIM candidates|url=http://timesofindia.com/city/hyderabad/Charminar-always-plumped-for-MIM-candidates/articleshow/1875015714.cms|publisher=Times of India|access-date=21 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MIM's dream run in Charminar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mims-dream-run-in-charminar/article5876970.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=21 September 2017|date=5 April 2014|last1=Khan|first1=Asif Yar}}</ref>
Asaduddin made his political debut in 1994 in the [[Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly]] election. Contesting from the [[Charminar (Assembly constituency)|Charminar constituency]] which his party has been winning since 1967, he defeated his nearest rival a breakaway party [[Majlis Bachao Tehreek]]'s candidate by a margin of 40 thousand votes. He succeeded Virasat Rasool Khan as the elected representative from the constituency. In the 1999 election, he defeated his nearest rival [[Telugu Desam Party]] candidate Syed Shah Noorul Haq Quadri by 93 thousand votes. Owaisi was polled 126 thousand votes in the election. In 2004 election, he was succeeded by [[Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri]] as the member of the Assembly from the constituency.<ref>{{cite news|title=Charminar always plumped for MIM candidates|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Charminar-always-plumped-for-MIM-candidates/articleshow/1875015714.cms|newspaper=Times of India|date=12 January 2002 |access-date=21 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=MIM's dream run in Charminar|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/mims-dream-run-in-charminar/article5876970.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=21 September 2017|date=5 April 2014|last1=Khan|first1=Asif Yar}}</ref>


In 2004, Owaisi's father [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] who had been representing the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad constituency]] in the [[Lok Sabha]] (lower house of Indian parliament) refused to contest further citing poor health. The constituency has 70% Muslim population.<ref name="Zahid">{{cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi sitting pretty|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/asaduddin-owaisi-sitting-pretty/article5806766.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=22 September 2017|date=20 March 2014|last1=Ifthekhar|first1=J. S.}}</ref> He was polled 38% votes compared to his nearest rival Subhas Chanderji's 28%.<ref>{{cite web|title=30 - HYDERABAD Parliamentary Constituency|url=http://eci.nic.in/archive/electionanalysis/GE/PartyCompWinner/S01/partycomp30.htm|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>
In 2004, Owaisi's father [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] who had been representing the [[Hyderabad (Lok Sabha constituency)|Hyderabad constituency]] in the [[Lok Sabha]] (lower house of Indian parliament) refused to contest further citing poor health. The constituency has 70% Muslim population.<ref name="Zahid">{{cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi sitting pretty|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/asaduddin-owaisi-sitting-pretty/article5806766.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=22 September 2017|date=20 March 2014|last1=Ifthekhar|first1=J. S.}}</ref> He was polled 38% votes compared to his nearest rival Subhas Chanderji's 28%.<ref>{{cite web|title=30 - HYDERABAD Parliamentary Constituency|url=http://eci.nic.in/archive/electionanalysis/GE/PartyCompWinner/S01/partycomp30.htm|publisher=Election Commission of India|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>


[[File:Asaduddin Owaisi (24 December 2006).jpg|thumb|280px|Asaduddin Owaisi in 2006]]
[[File:Asaduddin Owaisi (24 December 2006).jpg|thumb|280px|Asaduddin Owaisi in 2006]]
In 2008, the Left Front (which consisted of Communist Parties) withdrew their support to the central government of India which was led by the [[United Progressive Alliance]]. This was done in response to [[Indo-US nuclear deal]] signed by Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] and US President [[George W. Bush]] which allowed India to keep nuclear bombs but in return had to allow international inspection. The Communist parties felt that by this deal, India would become a pawn of the United States. Due to the Left Front withdrawing support, a vote of confidence was held in Indian Parliament.<ref>{{cite news|title=India's government survives vote of confidence|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/22/india.nuclear1|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=23 September 2017|date=22 July 2008|last1=Ramesh|first1=Randeep}}</ref> When [[Uttar Pradesh]] chief minister [[Mulayam Singh Yadav]] said that Muslims of India opposed the deal, Owaisi said that it was an attempt to give a communal angle to the deal. Owaisi announced his support for the United Progressive Alliance in the vote of confidence. He said that his top priority was to prevent the opposition right wing [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] to ascend to power and to prevent [[Lal Krishna Advani]] from becoming the country's Prime Minister.<ref name="VOC">{{cite web|title=AIMIM's MP Owaisi to support UPA|url=https://rediff.com/news/2008/jul/20upavote3.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> He further stated: <blockquote>We will express our reservations on the foreign policy impact but at no cost would we like to see the BJP coming in to power, at no cost we would like to see Mr Advani, who is an accused in [[Babri Masjid demolition]] case becoming the prime minister of this great nation, thereby destroying the future of Muslims and weakening the secularism.<ref name="VOC"/></blockquote>
In 2008, the Left Front (which consisted of Communist Parties) withdrew their support to the central government of India which was led by the [[United Progressive Alliance]]. This was done in response to [[Indo-US nuclear deal]] signed by Indian Prime Minister [[Manmohan Singh]] and US President [[George W. Bush]] which allowed India to keep nuclear bombs but in return had to allow international inspection. The Communist parties felt that by this deal, India would become a pawn of the United States. Due to the Left Front withdrawing support, a vote of confidence was held in [[Parliament of India|Indian Parliament.]]<ref>{{cite news|title=India's government survives vote of confidence|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/22/india.nuclear1|newspaper=The Guardian|access-date=23 September 2017|date=22 July 2008|last1=Ramesh|first1=Randeep}}</ref> When [[Uttar Pradesh]] chief minister [[Mayawati]] said that Muslims of India opposed the deal, Owaisi said that it was an attempt to give a communal angle to the deal. Owaisi announced his support for the United Progressive Alliance in the vote of confidence. He said that his top priority was to prevent the opposition right wing [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] to ascend to power and to prevent [[Lal Krishna Advani]] from becoming the country's Prime Minister.<ref name="VOC">{{cite web|title=AIMIM's MP Owaisi to support UPA|url=https://rediff.com/news/2008/jul/20upavote3.htm|publisher=Rediff|access-date=23 September 2017}}</ref> He further stated: <blockquote>We will express our reservations on the foreign policy impact but at no cost would we like to see the BJP coming in to power, at no cost we would like to see Mr Advani, who is an accused in [[Babri Masjid demolition]] case becoming the prime minister of this great nation, thereby destroying the future of Muslims and weakening the secularism.<ref name="VOC"/></blockquote>


In the [[2009 Indian general election]], [[Zahid Ali Khan]], the editor-in-chief of an Urdu daily ''[[The Siasat Daily]]'' was pitted against Owaisi. He was supported by rival [[Telugu Desam Party]], [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi]], [[Communist Party of India]], [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].<ref>{{cite web|title="My goal is to uplift Muslims of Hyderabad": Zahid Ali Khan|url=http://twocircles.net/2009mar09/my_goal_uplift_muslims_hyderabad_zahid_ali_khan.html|publisher=Two Circles|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote that the AIMIM party faced "tough challenge" in the Hyderabad constituency.<ref>{{cite web|title=MIM faces tough challenge in Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat|url=http://hindustantimes.com/india/mim-faces-tough-challenge-in-hyderabad-lok-sabha-seat/story-6KWtdvsV2SMYnDeUKp06hN.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=22 September 2017|date=9 April 2009}}</ref> However, Owaisi emerged victorious and defeated Ali Khan by a margin by 110 thousand votes. He increased the winning margin by 10 thousand votes as compared to 2004 election.<ref>{{cite news|title=Record win for Asaduddin|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Record-win-for-Asaduddin/article16598062.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=23 September 2017|date=17 May 2009}}</ref>
In the [[2009 Indian general election]], [[Zahid Ali Khan]], the editor-in-chief of an Urdu daily ''[[The Siasat Daily]]'' was pitted against Owaisi. He was supported by rival [[Telugu Desam Party]], [[Telangana Rashtra Samithi]], [[Communist Party of India]], [[Communist Party of India (Marxist)]].<ref>{{cite web|title="My goal is to uplift Muslims of Hyderabad": Zahid Ali Khan|date=10 March 2009 |url=http://twocircles.net/2009mar09/my_goal_uplift_muslims_hyderabad_zahid_ali_khan.html|publisher=Two Circles|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref> ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' wrote that the AIMIM party faced "tough challenge" in the Hyderabad constituency.<ref>{{cite web|title=MIM faces tough challenge in Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat|url=http://hindustantimes.com/india/mim-faces-tough-challenge-in-hyderabad-lok-sabha-seat/story-6KWtdvsV2SMYnDeUKp06hN.html|publisher=Hindustan Times|access-date=22 September 2017|date=9 April 2009}}</ref> However, Owaisi emerged victorious and defeated Ali Khan by a margin by 110 thousand votes. He increased the winning margin by 10 thousand votes as compared to 2004 election.<ref>{{cite news|title=Record win for Asaduddin|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/Record-win-for-Asaduddin/article16598062.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=23 September 2017|date=17 May 2009}}</ref>


Owaisi was awarded the 2014 Sansad Ratna award (Gem of parliamentarians) October 2013 for his performance in the [[15th Lok Sabha|15th session of Indian parliament]]. During this period, he asked 1080 questions in the Parliament compared to the national average of 292. His attendance is at 70%. {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}<br/>''[[The Milli Gazette]]'' wrote that he "has gained wide respect nationally among Indian Muslims for his bold speeches in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian parliament)". He took up issues in the Parliament which pertained to the interests of the minority community. Also when he raised the issue of ''[[waqf]]'' properties in the parliament, the then Rural Development Minister [[Jairam Ramesh]] confessed that it was a fault of his ministry in not recognising ''waqf'' as a serious matter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi bags Sansad Award 2014|url=http://twocircles.net/2013dec24/asaduddin_owaisi_bags_sansad_award_2014.html|publisher=Two Circles|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Of Hyderabad's 'Sansad Ratna' and his peers|url=http://www.indiatogether.org/know-the-mps-from-hyderabad-government|publisher=India Together|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/10074-asaduddin-owaisi|publisher=The Milli Gazette|access-date=29 September 2017|date=11 August 2014}}</ref>
Owaisi was awarded the 2014 Sansad Ratna award (Gem of parliamentarians) October 2013 for his performance in the [[15th Lok Sabha|15th session of Indian parliament]]. During this period, he asked 1080 questions in the Parliament compared to the national average of 292. His attendance is at 70%. {{citation needed|date=July 2020}}<br/>''[[The Milli Gazette]]'' wrote that he "has gained wide respect nationally among Indian Muslims for his bold speeches in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian parliament)". He took up issues in the Parliament which pertained to the interests of the minority community. Also when he raised the issue of ''[[waqf]]'' properties in the parliament, the then Rural Development Minister [[Jairam Ramesh]] confessed that it was a fault of his ministry in not recognising ''waqf'' as a serious matter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi bags Sansad Award 2014|date=24 December 2013 |url=http://twocircles.net/2013dec24/asaduddin_owaisi_bags_sansad_award_2014.html|publisher=Two Circles|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Of Hyderabad's 'Sansad Ratna' and his peers|date=22 March 2014 |url=http://www.indiatogether.org/know-the-mps-from-hyderabad-government|publisher=India Together|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi|url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/10074-asaduddin-owaisi|publisher=The Milli Gazette|access-date=29 September 2017|date=11 August 2014}}</ref>


In April 2014, Owaisi filed his nomination for the Hyderabad constituency in the [[2014 Indian general election|2014 general election]]. He declared movable assets worth 2.7&nbsp;million rupees (around $42,000) and immovable assets worth 30 million rupees (around $463,000).<ref>{{cite news|title=Asad declares assets|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/asad-declares-assets/article5872618.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=22 September 2017|date=5 April 2014}}</ref> He was elected from the constituency once again by defeating his nearest rival [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s Bhagvanth Rao by a margin of 197 thousand votes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi wins from Hyderabad by a margin of 1,97,000 votes|url=http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/May/16.05.2014/asad%20owaisi-wins.html|publisher=Ummid|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>
In April 2014, Owaisi filed his nomination for the Hyderabad constituency in the [[2014 Indian general election|2014 general election]]. He declared movable assets worth 2.7&nbsp;million rupees (around $42,000) and immovable assets worth 30 million rupees (around $463,000).<ref>{{cite news|title=Asad declares assets|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/asad-declares-assets/article5872618.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=22 September 2017|date=5 April 2014}}</ref> He was elected from the constituency once again by defeating his nearest rival [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]'s Bhagvanth Rao by a margin of 197 thousand votes.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asaduddin Owaisi wins from Hyderabad by a margin of 1,97,000 votes|url=http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/May/16.05.2014/asad%20owaisi-wins.html|publisher=Ummid|access-date=22 September 2017}}</ref>


Owaisi announced that his party AIMIM would contest the [[2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election]] from mainly from the Muslim dominated area of [[Seemanchal]] region of the state. ''[[News18 India]]'' wrote that the party candidates would divide votes and the voters suspected him of being an agent of the Hindu nationalist [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bihar elections: Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM not a major player in Seemanchal, voters give the party a cold response|date=2 November 2015|url=http://www.news18.com/news/politics/bihar-elections-asaduddin-owaisis-aimim-not-a-major-player-in-seemanchal-voters-give-the-party-a-cold-response-1159747.html|publisher=News18|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref> He said that he was realistic about their chances of winning. He also said that the Seemanchal region was underdeveloped and he blamed Bihar's Chief Minister [[Nitish Kumar]], [[Indian National Congress]] party and Bharatiya Janata Party for it. He said that his aim was to pressurise the government to create a regional developmental council for the region.<ref>{{cite news|title=MIM to contest Bihar polls from Seemanchal: Owaisi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/elections/bihar2015/mim-to-contest-bihar-elections-from-seemanchal-owaisi/article7645920.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 September 2017|date=12 September 2015}}</ref> Although the party contested from six constituencies of Seemanchal region, it failed to win any seat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bihar election result: Asaduddin Owaisi's right-wing pitch falls flat in Bihar|website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.com/elections/bihar-elections-2015/news/Bihar-election-result-Asaduddin-Owaisis-right-wing-pitch-falls-flat-in-Bihar/articleshow/49713570.cms|access-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930035857/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//elections/bihar-elections-2015/news/Bihar-election-result-Asaduddin-Owaisis-right-wing-pitch-falls-flat-in-Bihar/articleshow/49713570.cms|archive-date=30 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Owaisi announced that his party AIMIM would contest the [[2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election]] from mainly from the Muslim dominated area of [[Seemanchal]] region of the state. ''[[News18 India]]'' wrote that the party candidates would divide votes and the voters suspected him of being an agent of the Hindu nationalist [[Bharatiya Janata Party]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Bihar elections: Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM not a major player in Seemanchal, voters give the party a cold response|date=2 November 2015|url=http://www.news18.com/news/politics/bihar-elections-asaduddin-owaisis-aimim-not-a-major-player-in-seemanchal-voters-give-the-party-a-cold-response-1159747.html|publisher=News18|access-date=29 September 2017}}</ref> He said that he was realistic about their chances of winning. He also said that the Seemanchal region was underdeveloped and he blamed Bihar's Chief Minister [[Nitish Kumar]], [[Indian National Congress]] party and [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] for it. He said that his aim was to pressurise the government to create a regional developmental council for the region.<ref>{{cite news|title=MIM to contest Bihar polls from Seemanchal: Owaisi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/elections/bihar2015/mim-to-contest-bihar-elections-from-seemanchal-owaisi/article7645920.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=29 September 2017|date=12 September 2015}}</ref> Although the party contested from six constituencies of Seemanchal region, it failed to win any seat.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bihar election result: Asaduddin Owaisi's right-wing pitch falls flat in Bihar|website=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.com/elections/bihar-elections-2015/news/Bihar-election-result-Asaduddin-Owaisis-right-wing-pitch-falls-flat-in-Bihar/articleshow/49713570.cms|access-date=29 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170930035857/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com//elections/bihar-elections-2015/news/Bihar-election-result-Asaduddin-Owaisis-right-wing-pitch-falls-flat-in-Bihar/articleshow/49713570.cms|archive-date=30 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Owaisi, who filed his nomination for Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency for 4th time declared assets worth over Rs 13 crore but he owns no vehicle.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asaduddin Owaisi has assets worth over Rs 13 crore, no car |url=https://indtoday.com/asaduddin-owaisi-has-assets-worth-over-rs-13-crore-no-car/ |access-date=21 November 2019 |work=INDToday |date=19 March 2019}}</ref>
Owaisi, who filed his nomination for Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency for 4th time declared assets worth over Rs 13 crore but claims to own no vehicle.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asaduddin Owaisi has assets worth over Rs 13 crore, no car |url=https://indtoday.com/asaduddin-owaisi-has-assets-worth-over-rs-13-crore-no-car/ |access-date=21 November 2019 |work=INDToday |date=19 March 2019}}</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards==
===Sansad Ratna Awardees 2014===
===Sansad Ratna Awardees 2014===
Asaduddin, was honored with the ''Sansad Ratna Award'' in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=25 December 2013|title=Asaduddin Owaisi bags Sansad Award 2014|language=en-IN|work=Two Circle|url=https://twocircles.net/2013dec24/asaduddin_owaisi_bags_sansad_award_2014.html|access-date=24 December 2013}}</ref> In 2014, he was among the three new entrants to receive this prestigious award. Owaisi, along with the other awardees, was invited to Chennai for the award ceremony. His consistent involvement in debates and his active participation in raising important questions have distinguished him as a leading figure among Muslim MPs. This recognition further underscores Owaisi's dedication to effective parliamentary representation.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Alam|first=Mumtaz|date=25 December 2013|title=Sansad Ratna Award goes to 8 top performing MPs|language=en-IN|work=India Tomorrow|url=https://old.indiatomorrow.net/eng/sansad-ratna-award-goes-to-8-top-performing-mps-|access-date=25 December 2013}}</ref>
Asaduddin, was honored with the ''Sansad Ratna Award'' in 2014.<ref>{{Cite news|last=|first=|date=25 December 2013|title=Asaduddin Owaisi bags Sansad Award 2014|language=en-IN|work=Two Circle|url=https://twocircles.net/2013dec24/asaduddin_owaisi_bags_sansad_award_2014.html|access-date=24 December 2013}}</ref> In 2014, he was among the three new entrants to receive this prestigious award. Owaisi, along with the other awardees, was invited to Chennai for the award ceremony. His consistent involvement in debates and his active participation in raising important questions have distinguished him as a leading figure among Muslim MPs. This recognition further underscores Owaisi's dedication to effective parliamentary representation.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Alam|first=Mumtaz|date=25 December 2013|title=Sansad Ratna Award goes to 8 top performing MPs|language=en-IN|work=India Tomorrow|url=https://old.indiatomorrow.net/eng/sansad-ratna-award-goes-to-8-top-performing-mps-|access-date=25 December 2013}}</ref>


===Lokmat Parliamentary Award 2022===
===Lokmat Parliamentary Award 2022===
Asaduddin, the Hyderabad MP and AIMIM president, was honored with the prestigious 'Best Parliamentarian of 2022 - Lok Sabha' award. The award was presented by former President [[Ram Nath Kovind]] during the ''[[Lokmat]] Parliamentary Awards'' ceremony held in New Delhi on March 14, 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lokmat English Desk|date=14 March 2023|title=Lokmat Parliamentary Awards 2022:Complete Winner List|language=en-IN|work=Lokmat Times|url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/lokmat-parliamentary-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-a475/#:~:text=Next-,The%20Lokmat%20Parliamentary%20Awards%20are%20given%20to%20outstanding%20Parliamentarians%20%E2%80%94%20four,contribution%20in%20eight%20different%20categories.|access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref> he has previously been honored with the same distinction in 2013, 2014, 2019, and 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=News Desk|date=16 March 2022|title=Asaduddin Owaisi awarded the ‘Parliamentarian of the year 2021’|url=https://www.siasat.com/asaduddin-owaisi-awarded-the-parliamentarian-of-the-year-2291538/|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>
Asaduddin, the Hyderabad MP and AIMIM president, was honored with the prestigious 'Best Parliamentarian of 2022 - Lok Sabha' award. The award was presented by former President [[Ram Nath Kovind]] during the ''[[Lokmat]] Parliamentary Awards'' ceremony held in New Delhi on 14 March 2023.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Lokmat English Desk|date=14 March 2023|title=Lokmat Parliamentary Awards 2022:Complete Winner List|language=en-IN|work=Lokmat Times|url=https://www.lokmattimes.com/national/lokmat-parliamentary-awards-2022-complete-winners-list-a475/#:~:text=Next-,The%20Lokmat%20Parliamentary%20Awards%20are%20given%20to%20outstanding%20Parliamentarians%20%E2%80%94%20four,contribution%20in%20eight%20different%20categories.|access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref> he has previously been honored with the same distinction in 2013, 2014, 2019, and 2021.<ref>{{Cite news|last=News Desk|date=16 March 2022|title=Asaduddin Owaisi awarded the 'Parliamentarian of the year 2021'|url=https://www.siasat.com/asaduddin-owaisi-awarded-the-parliamentarian-of-the-year-2291538/|access-date=16 March 2022}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|last=News Desk|date=14 March 2023|title=Hyderabad: Owaisi wins Parliamentarian of the Year award, He was conferred the same honour in 2013, 2014, 2019, and 2022 as well.|language=en-IN|work=Siasat|url=https://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-owaisi-wins-parliamentarian-of-the-year-award-2547282/|access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mastoor|first=Ayesha|date=15 March 2023|title=Asaduddin Owaisi wins Best parliamentarian of the year award|language=en-IN|work=Hindustan Gazette|url=https://thehindustangazette.com/latest-news/asaduddin-owaisi-wins-best-parliamentarian-of-the-year-award-12935|access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref> This consistent recognition underscores Owaisi's exceptional contributions and sustained dedication to his role as a parliamentarian. His continued success reaffirms his commitment to serving the people and making a significant impact within the legislative sphere. This recognition highlights Owaisi's outstanding contributions and exemplary performance as a parliamentarian.<ref>{{Cite news|last=DC |first=Correspondent|date=15 March 2023|title=Asad receives outstanding Parliamentarian award|language=en-IN|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150323/asad-receives-outstanding-parliamentarian-award.html|access-date=15 March 2023|issn=2319-1422}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1-link=AIMIM |title=Asad Owaisi has been awarded Best Parliamentarian of the Year - Lok Sabha |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2ilSuz5YM |website=youtube.com |publisher=[[AIMIM]] |language=en |format=video |date=March 14, 2023}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite news|last=News Desk|date=14 March 2023|title=Hyderabad: Owaisi wins Parliamentarian of the Year award, He was conferred the same honour in 2013, 2014, 2019, and 2022 as well.|language=en-IN|work=Siasat|url=https://www.siasat.com/hyderabad-owaisi-wins-parliamentarian-of-the-year-award-2547282/|access-date=14 March 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Mastoor|first=Ayesha|date=15 March 2023|title=Asaduddin Owaisi wins Best parliamentarian of the year award|language=en-IN|work=Hindustan Gazette|url=https://thehindustangazette.com/latest-news/asaduddin-owaisi-wins-best-parliamentarian-of-the-year-award-12935|access-date=15 March 2023}}</ref> This consistent recognition underscores Owaisi's exceptional contributions and sustained dedication to his role as a parliamentarian. His continued success reaffirms his commitment to serving the people and making a significant impact within the legislative sphere. This recognition highlights Owaisi's outstanding contributions and exemplary performance as a parliamentarian.<ref>{{Cite news|last=DC |first=Correspondent|date=15 March 2023|title=Asad receives outstanding Parliamentarian award|language=en-IN|work=Deccan Chronicle|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/in-other-news/150323/asad-receives-outstanding-parliamentarian-award.html|access-date=15 March 2023|issn=2319-1422}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1-link=AIMIM |title=Asad Owaisi has been awarded Best Parliamentarian of the Year - Lok Sabha |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-2ilSuz5YM |website=youtube.com |publisher=[[AIMIM]] |language=en |format=video |date=14 March 2023}}</ref>


==Political views==
==Political views==
[[File:Asaduddin Owaisi (right) with Sachin Pilot.jpg|thumb|Asaduddin Owaisi (right) with [[Sachin Pilot]] during the book launch of [[Rajdeep Sardesai]]'s book Newsman]]
[[File:Asaduddin Owaisi (right) with Sachin Pilot.jpg|thumb|Asaduddin Owaisi (right) with [[Sachin Pilot]] during the book launch of [[Rajdeep Sardesai]]'s book Newsman]]
Several commentators liken Owaisi to [[Mohammad Ali Jinnah|Jinnah]], though Owaisi has opposed [[Mohammad Ali Jinnah|Jinnah]]'s [[Two-nation theory (Pakistan)|Two-nation theory]] every time. According to Patrick French, Owaisi appeals to "non-sectarian Muslim identity," though not to the Muslim faith, in a way similar to Jinnah's bid to be the sole spokesman of the Muslim community.<ref name=French/> His brand of Islamism with nationalism thrives in [[Old City (Hyderabad, India)|Hyderabad Old City]] and Mumbai.
Owaisi has strongly opposed [[Mohammad Ali Jinnah|Muhammad Ali Jinnah]]'s [[Two-nation theory (Pakistan)|two-nation theory]]. According to Patrick French, Owaisi appeals to "non-sectarian Muslim identity", though not to the Muslim faith, in a way similar to Jinnah's bid to be the sole spokesman of the Muslim community.<ref name=French/> His brand of Islamism with nationalism thrives in [[Old City (Hyderabad, India)|Hyderabad Old City]].


Owaisi dismisses the comparison with Jinnah citing the fact that his fight is within the framework of the Indian constitution. He says that the secular parties of India have not been able to transfer their votes to Muslim candidates. Of the 23 Muslim MPs elected in 2014, 18 or 19 were from constituencies with 30% Muslim voters. While the parties claim not to discriminate against Muslims, they in practice leave the Muslims in a "ghettoized position." Hence, Muslims must develop their own political force, similar to OBCs, Dalits and Yadavs.<ref name=French/>
Owaisi dismisses the comparison with Jinnah citing the fact that his fight is within the framework of the Indian constitution. He says that the secular parties of India have not been able to transfer their votes to Muslim candidates. Of the 23 Muslim MPs elected in 2014, 18 or 19 were from constituencies with 30% Muslim voters. While the parties claim not to discriminate against Muslims, they in practice leave the Muslims in a "ghettoized position". Hence, Muslims must develop their own political force, similar to OBCs, Dalits and Yadavs.<ref name=French/>


In the aftermath of [[2008 Mumbai attacks]], Owaisi demanded action against [[Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi]] and [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Hafiz Saeed]] for killing innocent people. He said that the enemies of the country were enemies of Muslims.<ref name="India Today">{{cite news|title=Embracing Islam will be real home coming: Asaduddin Owaisi  |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/asaduddin-owaisi-mim-ghar-wapsi-milad-un-nabi-bjp-rss/1/411319.html|publisher=India Today|date=4 January 2015}}</ref>
In the aftermath of [[2008 Mumbai attacks]], Owaisi demanded action against [[Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi]] and [[Hafiz Muhammad Saeed|Hafiz Saeed]] for killing innocent people. He said that the enemies of the country were enemies of Muslims.<ref name="India Today">{{cite news|title=Embracing Islam will be real home coming: Asaduddin Owaisi  |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/south/story/asaduddin-owaisi-mim-ghar-wapsi-milad-un-nabi-bjp-rss-234046-2015-01-04|publisher=India Today|date=4 January 2015}}</ref>


Owaisi supports reservation for backward Muslims in government jobs and education institutes. He also maintains stand that he is against [[Hindutva]] ideology but not against [[Hindu]]s.<ref>{{cite news|title=AIMIM chief Owaisi demands quota for backward Muslims in Maharashtra|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/aimim-chief-owaisi-demands-quota-for-backward-muslims-in-maharashtra/|newspaper=Indian Express|date=2 March 2015}}</ref>
Owaisi supports reservation for backward Muslims in government jobs and education institutes. He states he is a critic of the [[Hindutva]] ideology, not against [[Hindu]]s.<ref>{{cite news|title=AIMIM chief Owaisi demands quota for backward Muslims in Maharashtra|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/aimim-chief-owaisi-demands-quota-for-backward-muslims-in-maharashtra/|newspaper=Indian Express|date=2 March 2015}}</ref>


Owaisi argues for the abolition of the [[Haj subsidy]] given to the Indian Muslims for travelling to Mecca on religious pilgrimage and utilising the money for the education of Muslim women instead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/11575-abolish-haj-subsidy-use-it-for-education-of-muslims-owaisi|title=Abolish Haj subsidy, use it for education of Muslims: Owaisi|newspaper=The Mili Gazette |date=5 January 2015}}</ref>
Owaisi argues for the abolition of the [[Haj subsidy]] given to the Indian Muslims for travelling to Mecca on religious pilgrimage and utilising the money for the education of Muslim women instead.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/11575-abolish-haj-subsidy-use-it-for-education-of-muslims-owaisi|title=Abolish Haj subsidy, use it for education of Muslims: Owaisi|newspaper=The Mili Gazette |date=5 January 2015}}</ref>


In July 2016, Owaisi was praised for his speech [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]] (ISIS) is a problem among Muslims and called them ''dogs of hell''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Asaduddin-Owaisi-denounces-IS-as-dogs-of-hell/articleshow/53136872.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi denounces IS as 'dogs of hell' |work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/why-i-declared-isis-the-dogs-of-hell-1430891|title=Opinion: ISIS Video Calls Me Agent Of A Hindu Nation|website=NDTV.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/do-not-follow-dogs-of-hell-is-owaisi-exhorts-muslim-youth-2904257/|title=Do not follow 'dogs of hell' IS, Owaisi exhorts Muslim youth|date=10 July 2016|website=indianexpress.com}}</ref> Owaisi said in his speech, which was delivered after [[2016 Saudi Arabia bombings]]  to monitor what is being said from some mosques, what and who is injecting radical venom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/blog/owaisis-speech-shows-he-can-be-a-good-leader-1430414|title=Blog: Owaisi Surprised Many With His Remarks, Zakir Naik Hasn't|website=NDTV.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
In July 2016, Owaisi was praised for his speech in which stated that the [[Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant]] (ISIS) is a problem among Muslims and called them ''dogs of hell''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Asaduddin-Owaisi-denounces-IS-as-dogs-of-hell/articleshow/53136872.cms|title=Asaduddin Owaisi denounces IS as 'dogs of hell' |work=Times of India|date=10 July 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/why-i-declared-isis-the-dogs-of-hell-1430891|title=Opinion: ISIS Video Calls Me Agent Of A Hindu Nation|website=NDTV.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/do-not-follow-dogs-of-hell-is-owaisi-exhorts-muslim-youth-2904257/|title=Do not follow 'dogs of hell' IS, Owaisi exhorts Muslim youth|date=10 July 2016|website=indianexpress.com}}</ref> Owaisi said in his speech, which was delivered after [[2016 Saudi Arabia bombings]]  to monitor what is being said from some mosques, what and who is injecting radical venom.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/blog/owaisis-speech-shows-he-can-be-a-good-leader-1430414|title=Blog: Owaisi Surprised Many With His Remarks, Zakir Naik Hasn't|website=NDTV.com|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>


In August 2016, Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his displeasure at the centre for inclusion of the [[Ahmadiyya]] community as a sect of Islam in [[2011 Census of India]], in a series of tweets.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Protest-against-inclusion-of-Ahmediyyas-in-Muslim-census/articleshow/53645457.cms|title=Protest against inclusion of Ahmediyyas in Muslim census &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ahmadiyyas-islam-sects-islam-ahmadiyyas-sect-ahmadiyyas-islam-islamic-sects-islam-india-ahmadiyya-legal-status-2011-census-india-population-india-news-2952701/|title=Ahmadiyyas find place as Islam sect in census|date=4 August 2016|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=asadowaisi |number=761194022375264256 |date=4 August 2016 |title=This inclusion was done during Cong /BJP Question t both party Muslims members what is yr opinion about Prophethood}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user= asadowaisi|number=761192395878694912 |date=4 August 2016 |title=Ahmadiyyas find place as Islam sect in census Qadiyanis r NOT Muslims accepted Sunnis Shias }}</ref>
In August 2016, Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his displeasure at the centre for inclusion of the [[Ahmadiyya]] community as a sect of Islam in [[2011 Census of India]], in a series of tweets.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Protest-against-inclusion-of-Ahmediyyas-in-Muslim-census/articleshow/53645457.cms|title=Protest against inclusion of Ahmediyyas in Muslim census &#124; Hyderabad News - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=11 August 2016 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/ahmadiyyas-islam-sects-islam-ahmadiyyas-sect-ahmadiyyas-islam-islamic-sects-islam-india-ahmadiyya-legal-status-2011-census-india-population-india-news-2952701/|title=Ahmadiyyas find place as Islam sect in census|date=4 August 2016|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=asadowaisi |number=761194022375264256 |date=4 August 2016 |title=This inclusion was done during Cong /BJP Question t both party Muslims members what is yr opinion about Prophethood}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user= asadowaisi|number=761192395878694912 |date=4 August 2016 |title=Ahmadiyyas find place as Islam sect in census Qadiyanis r NOT Muslims accepted Sunnis Shias }}</ref>


In April 2017, on the issue of ban on cow slaughter, Owaisi criticised BJP for being hypocritical in treating cow as holy in Uttar Pradesh and North Indian states, but un-holy in the Northeast, Goa and Kerala."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/57959553.cms|title=BJP's 'yummy mummy problem', according to Asaduddin Owaisi|author=Shailaja Neelakantan|date=1 April 2017|newspaper=Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjps-yummy-mummy-problem-according-to-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/57958978.cms|title=BJP's 'yummy mummy problem', according to Asaduddin Owaisi|author=Shailaja Neelakantan|date=1 April 2017|work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/833168/beef-and-the-bjp-what-happens-to-hindutva-in-the-states-of-the-north-east|title=Beef and the BJP: What happens to Hindutva in the states of the North East?|date=30 March 2017|author=Ipsita Chakravarty}}</ref>
In April 2017, on the issue of ban on cow slaughter, Owaisi criticised BJP for being hypocritical in treating cow as holy in Uttar Pradesh and North Indian states, but un-holy in the Northeast, Goa and Kerala."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/57959553.cms|title=BJP's 'yummy mummy problem', according to Asaduddin Owaisi|author=Shailaja Neelakantan|date=1 April 2017|newspaper=Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bjps-yummy-mummy-problem-according-to-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/57958978.cms|title=BJP's 'yummy mummy problem', according to Asaduddin Owaisi|author=Shailaja Neelakantan|date=1 April 2017|work=Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/833168/beef-and-the-bjp-what-happens-to-hindutva-in-the-states-of-the-north-east|title=Beef and the BJP: What happens to Hindutva in the states of the North East?|date=30 March 2017|author=Ipsita Chakravarty}}</ref>


Owaisi said that Muslim men divorcing their wife through instant triple talaq without reasons, must be socially boycotted, but said that the practice still exists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-interviews-blog/muslim-man-divorcing-wife-without-reason-must-be-socially-boycotted-triple-talaq-is-not-the-best-way-but-it-happens/|title=Muslim man divorcing wife without reason, must be socially boycotted … Triple talaq is not the best way but it happens|date=12 April 2017 |author=Rohit E David|work=Times of India Interviews Blog}}</ref> In December 2018, Owaisi told Pakistan Prime Minister [[Imran Khan]] to learn inclusive politics of India, when Pakistan can't even have a non-Muslim President.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/intolerance-row-owaisi-hits-back-at-imran-khan-says-he-should-learn-inclusive-politics-from-india-1415874-2018-12-23|title=Intolerance row: Owaisi hits back at Imran Khan, says he should learn inclusive politics from India|website=India Today|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
Owaisi said that Muslim men divorcing their wife through instant triple talaq without reasons, must be socially boycotted, but said that the practice still exists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/the-interviews-blog/muslim-man-divorcing-wife-without-reason-must-be-socially-boycotted-triple-talaq-is-not-the-best-way-but-it-happens/|title=Muslim man divorcing wife without reason, must be socially boycotted … Triple talaq is not the best way but it happens|date=12 April 2017 |author=Rohit E David|work=Times of India Interviews Blog}}</ref> In December 2018, Owaisi told Pakistan Prime Minister [[Imran Khan]] to learn inclusive politics of India, when Pakistan can't even have a non-Muslim President.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/intolerance-row-owaisi-hits-back-at-imran-khan-says-he-should-learn-inclusive-politics-from-india-1415874-2018-12-23|title=Intolerance row: Owaisi hits back at Imran Khan, says he should learn inclusive politics from India|website=India Today|date=23 December 2018 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
 
After BJP's massive victory in [[2019 Indian general election]], Owaisi said the [[Electronic voting in India|EVM]]s are not rigged, instead Hindu minds have been rigged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/lok-sabha-elections-2019/news/not-evm-but-hindu-minds-have-been-rigged-says-asaduddin-owaisi/story/349630.html|title='Not EVM, but Hindu minds have been rigged,' says Asaduddin Owaisi|website=businesstoday.in|date=23 May 2019 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> In June 2019, Owaisi said that [[Rahul Gandhi]] won from [[Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency)]] due to 40% Muslim population.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/asaduddin-owaisi-rahul-gandhi-muslims-wayanad-1545700-2019-06-10|title=Rahul Gandhi won in Wayanad due to 40% Muslim population: Owaisi|agency=Ist|newspaper=India Today|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>


After BJP's massive victory in [[2019 Indian general election]], Owaisi said the [[Electronic voting in India|EVM]]s are not rigged, instead Hindu minds have been rigged.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/lok-sabha-elections-2019/news/not-evm-but-hindu-minds-have-been-rigged-says-asaduddin-owaisi/story/349630.html|title='Not EVM, but Hindu minds have been rigged,' says Asaduddin Owaisi|website=businesstoday.in|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> In June 2019, Owaisi said that [[Rahul Gandhi]] won from [[Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency)]] due to 40% Muslim population.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/asaduddin-owaisi-rahul-gandhi-muslims-wayanad-1545700-2019-06-10|title=Rahul Gandhi won in Wayanad due to 40% Muslim population: Owaisi|agency=Ist|newspaper=India Today|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
On 17 November 2021 Owaisi filed a complaint against former chairman of the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh, [[Syed Waseem Rizvi]] over a book written by the latter that he said had objectionable statements on Muhammad.<ref>{{cite news |last1=ANI |title=Asaduddin Owaisi's Complaint Against Ex-Chief Of UP Muslim Body Over Book |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523 |access-date=15 February 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=17 November 2021}}</ref>


On 17 November 2021 Owaisi filed a complaint against former chairman of the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh, [[Syed Waseem Rizvi]] over a book written by the latter that had objectionable statements on Prophet Muhammad.<ref>{{cite news |last1=ANI |title=Asaduddin Owaisi's Complaint Against Ex-Chief Of UP Muslim Body Over Book |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523 |access-date=15 February 2022 |work=NDTV.com |date=17 November 2021}}</ref>
Following the [[2025 India–Pakistan conflict]], which resulted in the aftermath of the [[2025 Pahalgam attack|Pahalgam attack]], Owaisi, as a part of all-party delegation to Bahrain, commented using profanities and insults that Pakistan is a failed state, and that the [[International Monetary Fund]] bailout only funds their "terrorist intentions".<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/asaduddin-owaisi-calls-pakistan-a-failed-state-during-interaction-in-bahrain/ar-AA1FpMJv|title= Asaduddin Owaisi calls Pakistan a failed state during interaction in Bahrain|website= [[MSN]]}}</ref> Owaisi also mocked Pakistan by calling them "stupid jokers" who want to compete with India, besides labelling them official beggars and stating that Pakistan should be put on FATF grey list.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.livemint.com/news/india/asaduddin-owaisi-mocks-pakistan-over-fake-op-bunyan-photo-frame-stupid-jokers-want-to-compete-with-india-asim-munir-11748324558575.html|title= Owaisi mocks Pak over 'fake' Op Bunyan photo frame: 'Stupid jokers want to compete with India'|date= 27 May 2025}}</ref> For exposing Pakistan and supporting India, Owaisi received praise from Union Minister and BJP leader [[Kiren Rijiju]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://ianslive.in/kiren-rijiju-praises-asaduddin-owaisi-for-exposing-pakistan-in-kuwait--20250527121804|title= Kiren Rijiju praises Asaduddin Owaisi for exposing Pakistan in Kuwait|date= 27 May 2025}}</ref>


==Legal issues and Assault Cases==
==Criticism and controversies ==
Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/711643/keen-to-expand-his-national-footprint-owaisi-says-hes-not-an-rss-agent|title=Keen to expand his national footprint, Owaisi says he's not an RSS agent|first=Supriya|last=Sharma|website=Scroll.in|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/an-enemy-of-muslims-and-hindus/283484|title=An Enemy Of Muslims (And Hindus)|website=Outlook (India)|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Mohammad Adeeb|title=Need Gandhi, Not Jinnah|url=http://www.tehelka.com/owaisi-and-the-politics-of-communalism/|newspaper=Tehelka|date=8 January 2013|access-date=17 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112431/http://www.tehelka.com/owaisi-and-the-politics-of-communalism/|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/711643/keen-to-expand-his-national-footprint-owaisi-says-hes-not-an-rss-agent|title=Keen to expand his national footprint, Owaisi says he's not an RSS agent|first=Supriya|last=Sharma|website=Scroll.in|date=15 March 2015 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/an-enemy-of-muslims-and-hindus/283484|title=An Enemy Of Muslims (And Hindus)|website=Outlook (India)|date=5 January 2013 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Mohammad Adeeb|title=Need Gandhi, Not Jinnah|url=http://www.tehelka.com/owaisi-and-the-politics-of-communalism/|newspaper=Tehelka|date=8 January 2013|access-date=17 March 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402112431/http://www.tehelka.com/owaisi-and-the-politics-of-communalism/|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>


Owaisi, along with his younger brother Akbaruddin, was booked for charges related to manhandling the Medak district collector in 2005.<ref name="MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/426114/20130121/mim-president-asaduddin-owaisi-surrenders-judicial-custody.htm MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case]. International Business Times (21 Jan 2013)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130123/news-politics/article/syed-ahmed-pasha-quadri-takes-command-mim|title=Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri takes command of MIM|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623141656/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130123/news-politics/article/syed-ahmed-pasha-quadri-takes-command-mim|archive-date=23 June 2015}}</ref> On 20 January 2013, he was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, and later shifted to Sangareddy jail. The case related to an MIM protest on 16 April 2005 against the demolition of a mosque for a road-widening project in [[Medak district]]; police booked him under various charges including criminal intimidation, rioting, and promoting enmity between religious groups.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/426114/20130121/mim-president-asaduddin-owaisi-surrenders-judicial-custody.htm MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case]. International Business Times (21 January 2013)</ref>
Owaisi's political opponents in the BJP have linked the leader with a proliferation of terrorist activity in Hyderabad. In 2019, India's Minister of State for Home Affairs [[G. Kishan Reddy]] said that most of the country's terrorist incidents can be traced back to Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MoS Home Kishan Reddy's 'Hyderabad Safe Zone For Terror' Statement Shows Hatred For Telangana: Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/mos-home-kishan-reddys-hyderabad-safe-zone-for-terror-statement-shows-hatred-for-telangana-asaduddin-owaisi-3677385/|last=Sharma|first=Rini|date=1 June 2019|access-date=28 November 2021|work=india.com}}</ref> In 2016, Owaisi was arrested for sedition after providing legal aid to five members of a so-called [[Islamic State]] terrorist cell. The complaint, filed to the Eleventh Metropolitan Magistrate court accused Owaisi of, "directly or indirectly helping the ISIS".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi booked for sedition over extending legal aid to alleged ISIS members|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/asaduddin-owaisi-sedition-islamic-state-module-hyderabad-2916611/|date=15 July 2016|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> BJP MLA for the Goshamahal assembly constituency in Hyderabad [[T. Raja Singh]] also stated that as per the Haren Pandya case of Gujarat, the accused were from Hyderabad consistency and 12 ISIS terrorists have also been caught from his (Owaisi's) constituency; Singh also accused Owaisi of financially supporting terrorists in the region.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi supports terrorists financially, claims Telangana BJP leader T Raja Singh|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/asaduddin-owaisi-supports-terrorists-financially-claims-telangana-bjp-leader-t-raja-singh/430110|date=3 June 2019|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Times Now]]}}</ref>


In 2009, a case was registered against Owaisi on the order of Election Commission of India for chasing and beating up Syed Saleemuddin, a polling agent of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Moghalpura area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/poll-panel-for-stern-action-against-owaisi/90547-37.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422191421/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/poll-panel-for-stern-action-against-owaisi/90547-37.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2009|title=Poll panel for stern action against Owaisi|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/case-of-rioting-filed-against-mim-leader-owaisi/90483-37.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420135308/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/case-of-rioting-filed-against-mim-leader-owaisi/90483-37.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2009|title=Rioting case filed against MIM leader Owaisi|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref> In March 2013, he was detained for organising a rally without permission and carrying a gun without a licence in Bidar, Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-asaduddin-owaisi-detained-for-organising-rally-without-permission-carrying-gun-without-license/376222-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305171645/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-asaduddin-owaisi-detained-for-organising-rally-without-permission-carrying-gun-without-license/376222-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2013|title=Karnataka: Asaduddin Owaisi detained for organising rally without permission, carrying gun without license|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref> In June 2014, Owaisi is said to have delivered hate speech against [[Prime Minister]] Narendra Modi in seeking the Muslim community's support for his party.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.oneindia.in/india/hate-speech-against-modi-asaduddin-owaisi-s-video-goes-viral-1459617.html|title=Hate speech against Modi: Asaduddin Owaisi's video goes viral|author=Aswathy Gopala Krishnan|date=5 June 2014|work=oneindia.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-will-do-everything-to-prevent-narendra-modi-from-becoming-pm-assaduddin-owaisi-1978303|title=Will do everything to prevent Narendra Modi from becoming PM: Assaduddin Owaisi|date=15 April 2014|work=dna}}</ref> In January 2015, Owaisi said that every child in the world is born as a Muslim, and his parents and society convert him to other religions. He also said Islam is the real home of all religions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/every-child-is-born-a-muslim-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/45773364.cms?from=mdr|title=Every child is born a muslim: Asaduddin Owaisi|date=6 January 2015|access-date=22 December 2019|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/everyone-is-born-muslim-asaduddin-owaisis-remark-sparks-row/20150105.htm|title=Everyone is born Muslim: Asaduddin Owaisi's remark sparks row|website=Rediff|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
Owaisi filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the former politician turned writer [[Syed Waseem Rizvi]] for allegedly offending Muslim religious sentiments following the publication of Rizvi's book, ''Muhammad''.<ref name="Muhammad">{{Cite news|title=Row over book: Rizvi slams Owaisi, says he should have read it first|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/row-over-book-rizvi-slams-owaisi-says-he-should-have-read-it-first-101637407524897.html|date=20 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Owaisi said "The book, written in Hindi, vilifies Prophet Mohammed and uses objectionable language against the Prophet, the religion of Islam and its followers."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi's Complaint Against Ex-Chief Of UP Muslim Body Over Book|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523|date=17 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[NDTV India]]}}</ref> Rizvi responded by stating that his book was based on "hidden facts" and that Owaisi should have read the text before reacting to it. In the same statement Rizvi accused Owaisi of [[Radicalization|radicalising]] Muslim youths saying, "Through his party, Owaisi is trying to mislead Muslim youths and pushing them further towards terrorism. He is hatching a conspiracy against the non-Muslim community and is planning a bloodshed".<ref name="Muhammad"/>
Following Owaisi's complaint, some members of the Muslim community in Telangana, Hyderabad hung and burned an [[effigy]] of Waseem in protest.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Muslim community in Hyderabad protest against Wasim Rizwi for objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed in his book|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/muslim-community-in-hyderabad-protest-against-wasim-rizwi-for-objectionable-remarks-against-prophet-mohammed-in-his-book20211124032544/|date=24 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref>


On 7 February 2016, Owaisi surrendered before Hyderabad police and was later granted bail<ref name="India 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Owaisi surrenders in assault case, gets bail | website=The Indian Express | date=8 February 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/owaisi-surrenders-in-assault-case-gets-bail/ | access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> for an assault by a mob that he allegedly led, carried out against Telangana [[Indian National Congress]] legislators. His close aide and AIMIM Party social media head, Syed Abdahu Kashaf, assaulted the congress MLC and leader of the opposition [[Mohammed Ali Shabbir|Shabbir Ali]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hyderabad-MP-Asaduddin-Owaisi-surrenders-before-police/articleshow/50898374.cms|title=Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi surrenders before police|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
In 2013, he reiterated this threat, stating "Why do they hate Akbaruddin Owaisi? They haven't yet recovered from the '15 minute' blow yet".<ref>{{cite news |title = Akbaruddin Owaisi reiterates his '15 minutes' dare after return from hospital, blames RSS for lynchings |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/akbaruddin-owaisi-reiterates-his-15-minutes-dare-after-return-from-hospital-blames-rss-for-lynchings/1654941/}}</ref>


In March 2016, while addressing a public rally in Maharashtra, Owaisi said that he would never say the slogan ''[[Bharat Mata]] Ki Jai'' (Hail mother India) in response to [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh]] chief [[Mohan Bhagwat]]'s comment that the new generation needs to be taught to chant slogans hailing mother India; the comment was a reference to the [[2016 JNU sedition controversy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/i-wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai-owaisi-to-bhagwat-1287037|title=I Won't Say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Asaduddin Owaisi To Mohan Bhagwat|author=Agencies|date=14 March 2016|work=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bjp-leaders-burn-effigies-of-asaduddin-owaisi/article8356581.ece|title=BJP leaders burn effigies of Asaduddin Owaisi|author=B.V.S. Bhaskar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/805291/pathan-suspension-why-the-mim-shouldnt-expect-much-sympathy-from-the-muslim-community|title='Owaisi should have ignored RSS remarks': Muslims slam MIM leader for 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' controversy|first=Jyoti|last=Punwani|website=Scroll.in|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> Owaisi said, "Whom is he (Bhagwat) trying to frighten? He can't force his ideology on others. Nowhere in the Constitution it says that one should say: 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bjp-slams-asaduddin-owaisi-s-anti-india-rant-2189281|title=BJP slams Asaduddin Owaisi's 'anti-India' rant|date=14 March 2016|work=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai-asaduddin-owaisi-to-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-2674106.html|title=Even with knife to my throat, won't say Bharat Mata ki jai: Asaduddin Owaisi reacts to RSS chief Bhagwat's suggestion - Firstpost|author=Firstpost|date=14 March 2016|work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/owaisi-to-bhagwat-i-will-not-chant-bharat-mata-ki-jai/|title=Won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Owaisi tells Bhagwat; Shiv Sena says go to Pakistan|date=14 March 2016|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> Later he clarified that he had no issues with slogan 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', but he had objection to RSS forcing people to chant the slogan as a test of patriotism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scroll.in/article/805382/why-are-you-bracketing-me-as-a-muslim-asaduddin-owaisi-on-why-he-wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai|title='Why are you bracketing me as a Muslim?: Asaduddin Owaisi on why he won't say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'|work=scroll.in}}</ref>
In March 2016, while addressing a public rally in Maharashtra, Owaisi said that he would never say the slogan ''[[Bharat Mata]] Ki Jai'' (Hail mother India) in response to [[Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh|RSS]] chief [[Mohan Bhagwat]]'s comment that the new generation needs to be taught to chant slogans hailing mother India; the comment was a reference to the [[2016 JNU sedition controversy]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/i-wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai-owaisi-to-bhagwat-1287037|title=I Won't Say 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai': Asaduddin Owaisi To Mohan Bhagwat|author=Agencies|date=14 March 2016|work=NDTV.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bjp-leaders-burn-effigies-of-asaduddin-owaisi/article8356581.ece|title=BJP leaders burn effigies of Asaduddin Owaisi|author=B.V.S. Bhaskar|newspaper=The Hindu|date=15 March 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scroll.in/article/805291/pathan-suspension-why-the-mim-shouldnt-expect-much-sympathy-from-the-muslim-community|title='Owaisi should have ignored RSS remarks': Muslims slam MIM leader for 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' controversy|first=Jyoti|last=Punwani|website=Scroll.in|date=18 March 2016 |access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> Owaisi said, "Whom is he (Bhagwat) trying to frighten? He can't force his ideology on others. Nowhere in the Constitution it says that one should say: 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-bjp-slams-asaduddin-owaisi-s-anti-india-rant-2189281|title=BJP slams Asaduddin Owaisi's 'anti-India' rant|date=14 March 2016|work=dna}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.firstpost.com/politics/wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai-asaduddin-owaisi-to-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwat-2674106.html|title=Even with knife to my throat, won't say Bharat Mata ki jai: Asaduddin Owaisi reacts to RSS chief Bhagwat's suggestion - Firstpost|author=Firstpost|date=14 March 2016|work=Firstpost}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/owaisi-to-bhagwat-i-will-not-chant-bharat-mata-ki-jai/|title=Won't chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', Owaisi tells Bhagwat; Shiv Sena says go to Pakistan|date=14 March 2016|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref> Later he clarified that he had no issues with slogan 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', but he had objection to RSS forcing people to chant the slogan as a test of patriotism.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scroll.in/article/805382/why-are-you-bracketing-me-as-a-muslim-asaduddin-owaisi-on-why-he-wont-say-bharat-mata-ki-jai|title='Why are you bracketing me as a Muslim?: Asaduddin Owaisi on why he won't say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'|work=scroll.in|date=20 March 2016 }}</ref>


==Controversies==
===Legal issues and assault case===
Owaisi, along with his younger brother Akbaruddin, was booked for charges related to manhandling the Medak district collector in 2005.<ref name="MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case">[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/426114/20130121/mim-president-asaduddin-owaisi-surrenders-judicial-custody.htm MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case]. International Business Times (21 Jan 2013)</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130123/news-politics/article/syed-ahmed-pasha-quadri-takes-command-mim|title=Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri takes command of MIM|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150623141656/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130123/news-politics/article/syed-ahmed-pasha-quadri-takes-command-mim|archive-date=23 June 2015}}</ref> On 20 January 2013, he was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, and later shifted to Sangareddy jail. The case related to an MIM protest on 16 April 2005 against the demolition of a mosque for a road-widening project in [[Medak district]]; police booked him under various charges including criminal intimidation, rioting, and promoting enmity between religious groups.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/articles/426114/20130121/mim-president-asaduddin-owaisi-surrenders-judicial-custody.htm MIM President Asaduddin Owaisi Placed in Judicial Custody for 2005 Medak Abuse Case]. International Business Times (21 January 2013)</ref>


Owaisi's political opponents in the BJP have linked the leader with a proliferation of terrorist activity in Hyderabad. In 2019, India's Minister of State for Home Affairs [[G. Kishan Reddy]] said that most of the country's terrorist incidents can be traced back to Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite news|title=MoS Home Kishan Reddy's 'Hyderabad Safe Zone For Terror' Statement Shows Hatred For Telangana: Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://www.india.com/news/india/mos-home-kishan-reddys-hyderabad-safe-zone-for-terror-statement-shows-hatred-for-telangana-asaduddin-owaisi-3677385/|last=Sharma|first=Rini|date=1 June 2019|access-date=28 November 2021|work=india.com}}</ref>
In 2009, a case was registered against Owaisi on the order of Election Commission of India for chasing and beating up Syed Saleemuddin, a polling agent of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Moghalpura area.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/poll-panel-for-stern-action-against-owaisi/90547-37.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090422191421/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/poll-panel-for-stern-action-against-owaisi/90547-37.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=22 April 2009|title=Poll panel for stern action against Owaisi|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/case-of-rioting-filed-against-mim-leader-owaisi/90483-37.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090420135308/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/case-of-rioting-filed-against-mim-leader-owaisi/90483-37.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=20 April 2009|title=Rioting case filed against MIM leader Owaisi|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref> In March 2013, he was detained for organising a rally without permission and carrying a gun without a licence in Bidar, Karnataka.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-asaduddin-owaisi-detained-for-organising-rally-without-permission-carrying-gun-without-license/376222-37-64.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305171645/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-asaduddin-owaisi-detained-for-organising-rally-without-permission-carrying-gun-without-license/376222-37-64.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 March 2013|title=Karnataka: Asaduddin Owaisi detained for organising rally without permission, carrying gun without license|work=IBNLive|access-date=21 November 2014}}</ref> In June 2014, Owaisi is said to have delivered hate speech against [[Prime Minister]] Narendra Modi in seeking the Muslim community's support for his party.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oneindia.com/india/hate-speech-against-modi-asaduddin-owaisi-s-video-goes-viral-1459617.html|title=Hate speech against Modi: Asaduddin Owaisi's video goes viral|author=Aswathy Gopala Krishnan|date=5 June 2014|work=Oneindia}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-will-do-everything-to-prevent-narendra-modi-from-becoming-pm-assaduddin-owaisi-1978303|title=Will do everything to prevent Narendra Modi from becoming PM: Assaduddin Owaisi|date=15 April 2014|work=dna}}</ref> In January 2015, Owaisi said that every child in the world is born as a Muslim, and his parents and society convert him to other religions. He also said Islam is the real home of all religions.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/every-child-is-born-a-muslim-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/45773364.cms?from=mdr|title=Every child is born a muslim: Asaduddin Owaisi|date=6 January 2015|access-date=22 December 2019|newspaper=The Economic Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/news/report/everyone-is-born-muslim-asaduddin-owaisis-remark-sparks-row/20150105.htm|title=Everyone is born Muslim: Asaduddin Owaisi's remark sparks row|website=Rediff|access-date=22 December 2019}}</ref>
Echoing Reddy's comments, BJP MLA for the Goshamahal assembly constituency in Hyderabad [[T. Raja Singh]] said "If we take Gujarat Haren Pandya case, the accused were from Hyderabad consistency and 12 ISIS{{sic}} terrorist have also been caught from his (Owaisi's) constituency". Singh also accused Owaisi of financially supporting terrorists in the region.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi supports terrorists financially, claims Telangana BJP leader T Raja Singh|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/asaduddin-owaisi-supports-terrorists-financially-claims-telangana-bjp-leader-t-raja-singh/430110|date=3 June 2019|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Times Now]]}}</ref>  
In 2016, Owaisi was arrested for sedition after providing legal aid to five members of a so-called [[Islamic State]] terrorist cell. The complaint, filed to the Eleventh Metropolitan Magistrate court accused Owaisi of, "directly or indirectly helping the ISIS{{sic}}".<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi booked for sedition over extending legal aid to alleged ISIS members|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/asaduddin-owaisi-sedition-islamic-state-module-hyderabad-2916611/|date=15 July 2016|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref>


Owaisi filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the former politician turned writer [[Syed Waseem Rizvi]] for allegedly offending Muslim religious sentiments following the publication of Rizvi's book, ''Muhammad''.<ref name="Muhammad">{{Cite news|title=Row over book: Rizvi slams Owaisi, says he should have read it first|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/row-over-book-rizvi-slams-owaisi-says-he-should-have-read-it-first-101637407524897.html|date=20 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Owaisi said "The book, written in Hindi, vilifies Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and uses objectionable language against the Prophet, the religion of Islam and its followers."<ref>{{Cite news|title=Asaduddin Owaisi's Complaint Against Ex-Chief Of UP Muslim Body Over Book|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523|date=17 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[NDTV India]]}}</ref> Rizvi said his book was based on "hidden facts" and that Owaisi should have read the text before reacting to it. In the same statement Rizvi accused Owaisi of [[Radicalization|radicalising]] Muslim youths saying, "Through his party, Owaisi is trying to mislead Muslim youths and pushing them further towards terrorism. He is hatching a conspiracy against the non-Muslim community and is planning a bloodshed".<ref name="Muhammad"/>
On 7 February 2016, Owaisi surrendered before Hyderabad police and was later granted bail<ref name="India 2016">{{cite web | author=India | title=Owaisi surrenders in assault case, gets bail | website=The Indian Express | date=8 February 2016 | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/owaisi-surrenders-in-assault-case-gets-bail/ | access-date=17 March 2016}}</ref> for an assault by a mob that he allegedly led, carried out against Telangana [[Indian National Congress]] legislators. His close aide and AIMIM Party social media head, Syed Abdahu Kashaf, assaulted the congress MLC and leader of the opposition [[Mohammed Ali Shabbir|Shabbir Ali]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Hyderabad-MP-Asaduddin-Owaisi-surrenders-before-police/articleshow/50898374.cms|title=Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi surrenders before police|work=The Times of India|date=8 February 2016 }}</ref>
Following Owaisi's complaint, some members of the Muslim community in Telangana, Hyderabad hung and burned an [[effigy]] of Waseem in protest.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Muslim community in Hyderabad protest against Wasim Rizwi for objectionable remarks against Prophet Mohammed in his book|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/muslim-community-in-hyderabad-protest-against-wasim-rizwi-for-objectionable-remarks-against-prophet-mohammed-in-his-book20211124032544/|date=24 November 2021|access-date=28 November 2021|work=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref>


==Positions held==
==Positions held==
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| [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (1st term) from [[Charminar Assembly constituency|Charminar]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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| 2003
| [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (2nd term) from [[Charminar Assembly constituency|Charminar]]
| [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] (2nd term) from [[Charminar Assembly constituency|Charminar]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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| 2009
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (1st term) in [[14th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (1st term) in [[14th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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| 2014
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (2nd term) in [[15th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (2nd term) in [[15th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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| 2019
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (3rd term) in [[16th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (3rd term) in [[16th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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| 6.
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| 2019
| 2024
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (4th term) in [[17th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
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| 2024
| Present  
| Present  
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (4th term) in [[17th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha|MP]] (5th term) in [[18th Lok Sabha]] from [[Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency|Hyderabad]]
| [[All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen|AIMIM]]
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==Other work==
Owaisi is the Chairman of Hyderabad-based [[Deccan College of Engineering and Technology]], the [[Deccan College of Medical Sciences|Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre]] whose origin dates back to ''late Alhaj Moulana Abdul Wahed Owaisi''. The hospital functions in the field of Medical Education, Research and Medical care. Research programs at the hospitals are being carried out in collaboration with National and International research Agencies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://owaisihospital.com/cm.html|title=Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre|website=owaisihospital.com|access-date=19 March 2016|archive-date=12 October 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181012134137/http://owaisihospital.com/cm.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
== In popular culture ==
In the [[mock court]] television talk show, ''[[Aap Ki Adalat]]'' on [[India TV]], Owaisi was 'tried' and answered questions on his politics, controversies, and statements put forward by the host [[Rajat Sharma]] before the 2014 elections.<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 September 2014|title=Asaduddin Owaisi In Aap Ki Adalat|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffkf3tosmKw |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/Ffkf3tosmKw |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=India TV}}{{cbignore}}</ref> He has also appeared in stand-up comedian [[Kunal Kamra]]'s online chat show ''Shut Up Ya Kunal''<nowiki/>'s ninth episode in an informal talk about his political positions.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 November 2018|title=Shut Up Ya Kunal - Episode 9 : Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HMVMivv4A8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/2HMVMivv4A8 |archive-date=21 December 2021 |url-status=live|publisher=Kunal Kamra}}{{cbignore}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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===Sources===
==Further reading==
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* {{cite book |last1=Swami |first1=Praveen |author1-link=Praveen Swami |editor1-last=Warikoo |editor1-first=K. |title=Religion and Security in South and Central Asia |date=1 November 2010 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-136-89019-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZgzJBQAAQBAJ |chapter=Roads to perdition? The politics and practice of Islamist terrorism in India}}
* {{cite book |last1=Swami |first1=Praveen |author1-link=Praveen Swami |editor1-last=Warikoo |editor1-first=K. |title=Religion and Security in South and Central Asia |date=1 November 2010 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-136-89019-2 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZgzJBQAAQBAJ |chapter=Roads to perdition? The politics and practice of Islamist terrorism in India}}
==Further reading==
* {{cite news |author=Bappa Majumdar |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/MIM-must-grow-beyond-Owaisis/articleshow/48737236.cms |title=MIM must grow beyond Owaisis |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 August 2015}}
* {{cite news |author=Bappa Majumdar |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/MIM-must-grow-beyond-Owaisis/articleshow/48737236.cms |title=MIM must grow beyond Owaisis |newspaper=The Times of India |date=31 August 2015}}
* {{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aimim-need-to-work-to-remove-muslim-only-party-image-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/48487331.cms |title=AIMIM need to work to remove Muslim only party image: Asaduddin Owaisi |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=14 August 2015}}
* {{cite news |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/aimim-need-to-work-to-remove-muslim-only-party-image-asaduddin-owaisi/articleshow/48487331.cms |title=AIMIM need to work to remove Muslim only party image: Asaduddin Owaisi |newspaper=The Economic Times |date=14 August 2015}}
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.asadowaisi.com Official Website]
* {{official website|http://www.asadowaisi.com}}
* [http://www.pharosmedia.com/india-books-bookstore/Book_Representing_Indian_Muslims_Selected_Parliamentary_Speeches_Asaduddin_Owaisi.htm Book on Selected Parliamentary Speeches of Asaduddin Owaisi]
* [http://www.pharosmedia.com/india-books-bookstore/Book_Representing_Indian_Muslims_Selected_Parliamentary_Speeches_Asaduddin_Owaisi.htm Book on Selected Parliamentary Speeches of Asaduddin Owaisi]
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Barrister
Asaduddin Owaisi
Owaisi in 2020
3rd President of the
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
Assumed office
29 September 2008
Preceded bySultan Salahuddin Owaisi
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
Assumed office
17 May 2004
Preceded bySultan Salahuddin Owaisi
ConstituencyHyderabad
Member of the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly
In office
1 December 1994 – 26 April 2004
Preceded byVirasat Rasool Khan
Succeeded bySyed Ahmed Pasha Quadri
ConstituencyCharminar
Personal details
Born (1969-05-13) 13 May 1969 (age 57)[1]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Political partyAll India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen[1]
Spouse(s)
Farheen Owaisi
(
m. 1996)
RelationsAkbaruddin Owaisi (brother)
Children6
Parents
Residence36–149, Hyderguda, Hyderabad, Telangana
34, Ashoka Road, New Delhi, Delhi[1]
Alma materOsmania University (BA)
Lincoln's Inn (Barrister-at-Law)
ProfessionAdvocate
Awards
  • Sansad Ratna 2014
  • Excellent MP 2022
Websitehttps://www.aimim.org/
Nickname(s)
  • Naqeeb-e-Millat
  • Qaid
  • and commonly known as Asad Bhai

Asaduddin Owaisi (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian politician who is serving as the third and current president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) since 2008. He is a five time Member of Parliament representing the Hyderabad constituency in Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Indian Parliament.

Born to the Owaisi family in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, Asaduddin Owaisi was trained as a barrister at Lincoln's Inn in London, England. He assumed leadership of the AIMIM upon the death of his father Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi in 2008. He has been regularly listed by Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre (RISSC), among the 500 Most Influential Muslims of the world.[2][3]

Early life and background[edit | edit source]

Owaisi was born to Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi and Najmunnisa Begum[4] on 13 May 1969. He comes from a political family of Hyderabad.[5] His grandfather Abdul Wahed Owaisi relaunched the political party Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen as All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen 18 September 1957. He also succeeded Qasim Razvi as the party president after he was released from prison.[6] His father Sultan Salahuddin was elected to the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly in 1962.[7] Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi was elected to the Indian Parliament from the Hyderabad constituency for the first time in 1984 and continued winning the elections till 2004, when he stepped down in favour of Asaduddin. He died in 2008.[8]

Owaisi did his schooling from The Hyderabad Public School, Begumpet.[9] He then attended the St Mary's Junior College, Hyderabad[10][11] before going on to do his graduation in Bachelor of Arts from Nizam College (Osmania University) in Hyderabad.[12][13] He represented the South Zone inter-university U-25s cricket team as fast bowler in the Vizzy Trophy in 1994 and later got selected in South Zone university team. He is a barrister by profession and studied at Lincoln's Inn in London.[14] His brother Akbaruddin Owaisi is a Member of Telangana Legislative Assembly and heads the party in it.[15] His youngest brother Burhanuddin Owaisi is the editor of Etemaad.[16]

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Owaisi married Farheen Owaisi on 11 December 1996.[17] The couple has six children which includes five daughters- Khudsia Owaisi, Yasmeen Owaisi, Ameena Owaisi, Maheen Owaisi and Atika Owaisi[18][19][20] and one son, Sultanuddin Owaisi (born 2010). His mother is Nazima Begum.[21] He lives in Shastripuram, Mailardevpally, Hyderabad.[22][23] His eldest daughter Khudsia Owaisi was engaged to Barkat Alam Khan, grandson of Nawab Shah Alam Khan (paternal) and Moinuddin Khan Sandozai (maternal) on 24 March 2018.[24][25][26] His second daughter, Yasmeen Owaisi was married to Abid Ali Khan, son of physician Mazharuddin Ali Khan, cousin of Zahid Ali Khan, editor of The Siasat Daily, in September 2020.[27] His third daughter Ameena Owaisi was married to Fahad Beg on 22 December 2022.[28] He is hailed by his supporters as Naqeeb-e-Millat (Leader of the Community).[12] He is fluent in Urdu / Hindi and English. He wears a long sherwani, an Islamic cap and sports a clipped beard.[19]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Asaduddin is the third national president of the All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Muslim minority rights party in India, previously his father and grandfather.[29]

Asaduddin made his political debut in 1994 in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election. Contesting from the Charminar constituency which his party has been winning since 1967, he defeated his nearest rival a breakaway party Majlis Bachao Tehreek's candidate by a margin of 40 thousand votes. He succeeded Virasat Rasool Khan as the elected representative from the constituency. In the 1999 election, he defeated his nearest rival Telugu Desam Party candidate Syed Shah Noorul Haq Quadri by 93 thousand votes. Owaisi was polled 126 thousand votes in the election. In 2004 election, he was succeeded by Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri as the member of the Assembly from the constituency.[30][31]

In 2004, Owaisi's father Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi who had been representing the Hyderabad constituency in the Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian parliament) refused to contest further citing poor health. The constituency has 70% Muslim population.[32] He was polled 38% votes compared to his nearest rival Subhas Chanderji's 28%.[33]

Asaduddin Owaisi in 2006

In 2008, the Left Front (which consisted of Communist Parties) withdrew their support to the central government of India which was led by the United Progressive Alliance. This was done in response to Indo-US nuclear deal signed by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and US President George W. Bush which allowed India to keep nuclear bombs but in return had to allow international inspection. The Communist parties felt that by this deal, India would become a pawn of the United States. Due to the Left Front withdrawing support, a vote of confidence was held in Indian Parliament.[34] When Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati said that Muslims of India opposed the deal, Owaisi said that it was an attempt to give a communal angle to the deal. Owaisi announced his support for the United Progressive Alliance in the vote of confidence. He said that his top priority was to prevent the opposition right wing Bharatiya Janata Party to ascend to power and to prevent Lal Krishna Advani from becoming the country's Prime Minister.[35] He further stated:

We will express our reservations on the foreign policy impact but at no cost would we like to see the BJP coming in to power, at no cost we would like to see Mr Advani, who is an accused in Babri Masjid demolition case becoming the prime minister of this great nation, thereby destroying the future of Muslims and weakening the secularism.[35]

In the 2009 Indian general election, Zahid Ali Khan, the editor-in-chief of an Urdu daily The Siasat Daily was pitted against Owaisi. He was supported by rival Telugu Desam Party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist).[36] Hindustan Times wrote that the AIMIM party faced "tough challenge" in the Hyderabad constituency.[37] However, Owaisi emerged victorious and defeated Ali Khan by a margin by 110 thousand votes. He increased the winning margin by 10 thousand votes as compared to 2004 election.[38]

Owaisi was awarded the 2014 Sansad Ratna award (Gem of parliamentarians) October 2013 for his performance in the 15th session of Indian parliament. During this period, he asked 1080 questions in the Parliament compared to the national average of 292. His attendance is at 70%. [citation needed]
The Milli Gazette wrote that he "has gained wide respect nationally among Indian Muslims for his bold speeches in Lok Sabha (lower house of Indian parliament)". He took up issues in the Parliament which pertained to the interests of the minority community. Also when he raised the issue of waqf properties in the parliament, the then Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh confessed that it was a fault of his ministry in not recognising waqf as a serious matter.[39][40][41]

In April 2014, Owaisi filed his nomination for the Hyderabad constituency in the 2014 general election. He declared movable assets worth 2.7 million rupees (around $42,000) and immovable assets worth 30 million rupees (around $463,000).[42] He was elected from the constituency once again by defeating his nearest rival Bharatiya Janata Party's Bhagvanth Rao by a margin of 197 thousand votes.[43]

Owaisi announced that his party AIMIM would contest the 2015 Bihar Legislative Assembly election from mainly from the Muslim dominated area of Seemanchal region of the state. News18 India wrote that the party candidates would divide votes and the voters suspected him of being an agent of the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party.[44] He said that he was realistic about their chances of winning. He also said that the Seemanchal region was underdeveloped and he blamed Bihar's Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Indian National Congress party and Bharatiya Janata Party for it. He said that his aim was to pressurise the government to create a regional developmental council for the region.[45] Although the party contested from six constituencies of Seemanchal region, it failed to win any seat.[46]

Owaisi, who filed his nomination for Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency for 4th time declared assets worth over Rs 13 crore but claims to own no vehicle.[47]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Sansad Ratna Awardees 2014[edit | edit source]

Asaduddin, was honored with the Sansad Ratna Award in 2014.[48] In 2014, he was among the three new entrants to receive this prestigious award. Owaisi, along with the other awardees, was invited to Chennai for the award ceremony. His consistent involvement in debates and his active participation in raising important questions have distinguished him as a leading figure among Muslim MPs. This recognition further underscores Owaisi's dedication to effective parliamentary representation.[49]

Lokmat Parliamentary Award 2022[edit | edit source]

Asaduddin, the Hyderabad MP and AIMIM president, was honored with the prestigious 'Best Parliamentarian of 2022 - Lok Sabha' award. The award was presented by former President Ram Nath Kovind during the Lokmat Parliamentary Awards ceremony held in New Delhi on 14 March 2023.[50] he has previously been honored with the same distinction in 2013, 2014, 2019, and 2021.[51] [52][53] This consistent recognition underscores Owaisi's exceptional contributions and sustained dedication to his role as a parliamentarian. His continued success reaffirms his commitment to serving the people and making a significant impact within the legislative sphere. This recognition highlights Owaisi's outstanding contributions and exemplary performance as a parliamentarian.[54][55]

Political views[edit | edit source]

Asaduddin Owaisi (right) with Sachin Pilot during the book launch of Rajdeep Sardesai's book Newsman

Owaisi has strongly opposed Muhammad Ali Jinnah's two-nation theory. According to Patrick French, Owaisi appeals to "non-sectarian Muslim identity", though not to the Muslim faith, in a way similar to Jinnah's bid to be the sole spokesman of the Muslim community.[19] His brand of Islamism with nationalism thrives in Hyderabad Old City.

Owaisi dismisses the comparison with Jinnah citing the fact that his fight is within the framework of the Indian constitution. He says that the secular parties of India have not been able to transfer their votes to Muslim candidates. Of the 23 Muslim MPs elected in 2014, 18 or 19 were from constituencies with 30% Muslim voters. While the parties claim not to discriminate against Muslims, they in practice leave the Muslims in a "ghettoized position". Hence, Muslims must develop their own political force, similar to OBCs, Dalits and Yadavs.[19]

In the aftermath of 2008 Mumbai attacks, Owaisi demanded action against Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and Hafiz Saeed for killing innocent people. He said that the enemies of the country were enemies of Muslims.[56]

Owaisi supports reservation for backward Muslims in government jobs and education institutes. He states he is a critic of the Hindutva ideology, not against Hindus.[57]

Owaisi argues for the abolition of the Haj subsidy given to the Indian Muslims for travelling to Mecca on religious pilgrimage and utilising the money for the education of Muslim women instead.[58]

In July 2016, Owaisi was praised for his speech in which stated that the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) is a problem among Muslims and called them dogs of hell.[59][60][61] Owaisi said in his speech, which was delivered after 2016 Saudi Arabia bombings to monitor what is being said from some mosques, what and who is injecting radical venom.[62]

In August 2016, Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his displeasure at the centre for inclusion of the Ahmadiyya community as a sect of Islam in 2011 Census of India, in a series of tweets.[63][64][65][66]

In April 2017, on the issue of ban on cow slaughter, Owaisi criticised BJP for being hypocritical in treating cow as holy in Uttar Pradesh and North Indian states, but un-holy in the Northeast, Goa and Kerala."[67][68][69]

Owaisi said that Muslim men divorcing their wife through instant triple talaq without reasons, must be socially boycotted, but said that the practice still exists.[70] In December 2018, Owaisi told Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to learn inclusive politics of India, when Pakistan can't even have a non-Muslim President.[71]

After BJP's massive victory in 2019 Indian general election, Owaisi said the EVMs are not rigged, instead Hindu minds have been rigged.[72] In June 2019, Owaisi said that Rahul Gandhi won from Wayanad (Lok Sabha constituency) due to 40% Muslim population.[73]

On 17 November 2021 Owaisi filed a complaint against former chairman of the Shia Central Waqf Board of Uttar Pradesh, Syed Waseem Rizvi over a book written by the latter that he said had objectionable statements on Muhammad.[74]

Following the 2025 India–Pakistan conflict, which resulted in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, Owaisi, as a part of all-party delegation to Bahrain, commented using profanities and insults that Pakistan is a failed state, and that the International Monetary Fund bailout only funds their "terrorist intentions".[75] Owaisi also mocked Pakistan by calling them "stupid jokers" who want to compete with India, besides labelling them official beggars and stating that Pakistan should be put on FATF grey list.[76] For exposing Pakistan and supporting India, Owaisi received praise from Union Minister and BJP leader Kiren Rijiju.[77]

Criticism and controversies[edit | edit source]

Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities.[78][79][80]

Owaisi's political opponents in the BJP have linked the leader with a proliferation of terrorist activity in Hyderabad. In 2019, India's Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan Reddy said that most of the country's terrorist incidents can be traced back to Hyderabad.[81] In 2016, Owaisi was arrested for sedition after providing legal aid to five members of a so-called Islamic State terrorist cell. The complaint, filed to the Eleventh Metropolitan Magistrate court accused Owaisi of, "directly or indirectly helping the ISIS".[82] BJP MLA for the Goshamahal assembly constituency in Hyderabad T. Raja Singh also stated that as per the Haren Pandya case of Gujarat, the accused were from Hyderabad consistency and 12 ISIS terrorists have also been caught from his (Owaisi's) constituency; Singh also accused Owaisi of financially supporting terrorists in the region.[83]

Owaisi filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the former politician turned writer Syed Waseem Rizvi for allegedly offending Muslim religious sentiments following the publication of Rizvi's book, Muhammad.[84] Owaisi said "The book, written in Hindi, vilifies Prophet Mohammed and uses objectionable language against the Prophet, the religion of Islam and its followers."[85] Rizvi responded by stating that his book was based on "hidden facts" and that Owaisi should have read the text before reacting to it. In the same statement Rizvi accused Owaisi of radicalising Muslim youths saying, "Through his party, Owaisi is trying to mislead Muslim youths and pushing them further towards terrorism. He is hatching a conspiracy against the non-Muslim community and is planning a bloodshed".[84] Following Owaisi's complaint, some members of the Muslim community in Telangana, Hyderabad hung and burned an effigy of Waseem in protest.[86]

In 2013, he reiterated this threat, stating "Why do they hate Akbaruddin Owaisi? They haven't yet recovered from the '15 minute' blow yet".[87]

In March 2016, while addressing a public rally in Maharashtra, Owaisi said that he would never say the slogan Bharat Mata Ki Jai (Hail mother India) in response to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's comment that the new generation needs to be taught to chant slogans hailing mother India; the comment was a reference to the 2016 JNU sedition controversy.[88][89][90] Owaisi said, "Whom is he (Bhagwat) trying to frighten? He can't force his ideology on others. Nowhere in the Constitution it says that one should say: 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'."[91][92][93] Later he clarified that he had no issues with slogan 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', but he had objection to RSS forcing people to chant the slogan as a test of patriotism.[94]

Legal issues and assault case[edit | edit source]

Owaisi, along with his younger brother Akbaruddin, was booked for charges related to manhandling the Medak district collector in 2005.[95][96] On 20 January 2013, he was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days, and later shifted to Sangareddy jail. The case related to an MIM protest on 16 April 2005 against the demolition of a mosque for a road-widening project in Medak district; police booked him under various charges including criminal intimidation, rioting, and promoting enmity between religious groups.[97]

In 2009, a case was registered against Owaisi on the order of Election Commission of India for chasing and beating up Syed Saleemuddin, a polling agent of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the Moghalpura area.[98][99] In March 2013, he was detained for organising a rally without permission and carrying a gun without a licence in Bidar, Karnataka.[100] In June 2014, Owaisi is said to have delivered hate speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in seeking the Muslim community's support for his party.[101][102] In January 2015, Owaisi said that every child in the world is born as a Muslim, and his parents and society convert him to other religions. He also said Islam is the real home of all religions.[103][104]

On 7 February 2016, Owaisi surrendered before Hyderabad police and was later granted bail[105] for an assault by a mob that he allegedly led, carried out against Telangana Indian National Congress legislators. His close aide and AIMIM Party social media head, Syed Abdahu Kashaf, assaulted the congress MLC and leader of the opposition Shabbir Ali.[106]

Positions held[edit | edit source]

# From To Position Party
1. 1994 1999 MLA (1st term) from Charminar AIMIM
2. 1999 2003 MLA (2nd term) from Charminar
3. 2004 2009 MP (1st term) in 14th Lok Sabha from Hyderabad
4. 2009 2014 MP (2nd term) in 15th Lok Sabha from Hyderabad
5. 2014 2019 MP (3rd term) in 16th Lok Sabha from Hyderabad
6. 2019 2024 MP (4th term) in 17th Lok Sabha from Hyderabad
7. 2024 Present MP (5th term) in 18th Lok Sabha from Hyderabad


See also[edit | edit source]

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Preceded by
Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi 		Member of Parliament from Hyderabad
2004–present 		Incumbent
Preceded by
Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi 		President of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen
2008–present 		Incumbent

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