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| name = Asaduddin Owaisi | | name = Asaduddin Owaisi<br>اسد الدین اویسی | ||
| image = Asaduddin | | image = File:Asaduddin.jpg | ||
| caption = Owaisi in 2015 | |||
| 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}}</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}}</ref> | ||
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]<br/>(now in [[Telangana]], [[India]]) | | birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]<br/>(now in [[Telangana]], [[India]]) | ||
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| father = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] | | father = [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] | ||
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| signature = Asaduddin Owaisi signature.svg | | signature = Asaduddin Owaisi signature.svg | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Asaduddin Owaisi''' (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian politician, who is the President of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]].<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 four-time [[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 | '''Asaduddin Owaisi''' (born 13 May 1969) is an Indian politician, who is the President of the [[All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen]].<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 four-time [[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 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|language=en-US|access-date=14 April 2020}}</ref> | ||
Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities like Muslims and [[Dalits]]. His father [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] and brother [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] are also politicians. | Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities like Muslims and [[Dalits]]. His father [[Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi]] and brother [[Akbaruddin Owaisi]] are also politicians. | ||
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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 (2006).jpg|thumb|right|Asaduddin Owaisi in 2006]] | <!-- Deleted image removed: [[File:Asaduddin Owaisi (2006).jpg|thumb|right|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]] claimed 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 claimed 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 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]] claimed 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 claimed 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> | ||
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==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 | 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 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/> | ||
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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 | 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> | ||
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> | 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 Nov 17 2021: Asaduddin Owaisi's Complaint Against [[Ex-Chief Of UP Muslim Body]] Waseem Rizvi Over Book <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523}}</ref> | |||
He met Hyderabad Police Commissioner. Former chairman of Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Wasim Rizvi wrote a book that has objectionable statements on Prophet Mohammed.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/asaduddin-owaisis-complaint-against-ex-chief-of-up-muslim-body-wasim-rizvi-over-book-2614523}}</ref> | |||
==Legal issues== | |||
Owaisi has been in controversies and news due to his politics primarily centered around minorities, including Muslims and [[Dalits]].<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, 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> | |||
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> | |||
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 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 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> | |||
==Controversies== | ==Controversies== | ||
===Terrorist associations=== | |||
Owaisi's political opponents in the BJP have linked the leader with a proliferation of terrorist activity in Hydarabad. In 2019, India's Minister of State for Home Affairs [[G. Kishan Reddy]] claimed that most of the country's terrorist incidents can be traced back to Hydarabad.<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=2019-06-01|access-date=2021-11-28|work=india.com}}</ref> | |||
Echoing Reddy's comments, BJP MLA for the Goshamahal assembly constituency in Hyderabad [[T. Raja Singh]] claimed, "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=2019-06-03|access-date=2021-11-28|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=2016-07-15|access-date=2021-11-28|work=[[Indian Express]]}}</ref> | |||
===Supression of free speech=== | |||
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=2021-11-20|access-date=2021-11-28|work=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Owaisi claimed, "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=2021-11-17|access-date=2021-11-28|work=[[NDTV India]]}}</ref> Rizvi defended his book claiming that it 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 claiming, "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=2021-11-24|access-date=2021-11-28|work=[[Asian News International]]}}</ref> | |||
==Position held== | ==Position held== | ||
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== In popular culture == | == 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=Sep 22, 2014|title=Asaduddin Owaisi In Aap Ki Adalat|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ffkf3tosmKw|url-status=live|publisher=India TV}}</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=Nov 16, 2018|title=Shut Up Ya Kunal - Episode 9 : Asaduddin Owaisi|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HMVMivv4A8|url-status=live|publisher=Kunal Kamra}}</ref> | 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=Sep 22, 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=2021-12-21 |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=Nov 16, 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=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=Kunal Kamra}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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* {{cite news |author=Rama Lakshmi |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/why-a-rising-star-of-muslim-politics-in-india-stirs-hope-and-fear/2015/08/16/1a81275c-3d21-11e5-a312-1a6452ac77d2_story.html |title=Why a rising star of Muslim politics in India stirs hope and fear |newspaper=Washington Post |date=17 August 2015}} | * {{cite news |author=Rama Lakshmi |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/why-a-rising-star-of-muslim-politics-in-india-stirs-hope-and-fear/2015/08/16/1a81275c-3d21-11e5-a312-1a6452ac77d2_story.html |title=Why a rising star of Muslim politics in India stirs hope and fear |newspaper=Washington Post |date=17 August 2015}} | ||
* {{cite news |author=Swapan Dasgupta |author-link=Swapan Dasgupta |url=http://www.swapan55.com/2015/09/what-is-muslim-alternative-being.html |title=What is the Muslim alternative being offered by Owaisi's MIM? |newspaper=Asian Age |date=18 September 2015}} | * {{cite news |author=Swapan Dasgupta |author-link=Swapan Dasgupta |url=http://www.swapan55.com/2015/09/what-is-muslim-alternative-being.html |title=What is the Muslim alternative being offered by Owaisi's MIM? |newspaper=Asian Age |date=18 September 2015}} | ||
* {{cite news|author=Rajdeep Sardesai |author-link=Rajdeep Sardesai |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/rajdeepsardesai/why-asaduddin-owaisi-has-suddenly-become-an-attractive-option-for-some/article1-1357604.aspx|title=Why Owaisi has suddenly become an attractive option for some|newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=12 June 2015}} | * {{cite news|author=Rajdeep Sardesai |author-link=Rajdeep Sardesai |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/rajdeepsardesai/why-asaduddin-owaisi-has-suddenly-become-an-attractive-option-for-some/article1-1357604.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150612022940/http://www.hindustantimes.com/rajdeepsardesai/why-asaduddin-owaisi-has-suddenly-become-an-attractive-option-for-some/article1-1357604.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=12 June 2015|title=Why Owaisi has suddenly become an attractive option for some|newspaper=Hindustan Times |date=12 June 2015}} | ||
* {{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Five-Vote-splitters-of-Bihar/articleshow/49031440.cms |title=Five Vote-splitters of Bihar |newspaper=The Times of India |date=20 September 2015}} | * {{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Five-Vote-splitters-of-Bihar/articleshow/49031440.cms |title=Five Vote-splitters of Bihar |newspaper=The Times of India |date=20 September 2015}} | ||
* {{cite news |author=Abhijit Majumder |url=http://www.dailyo.in/politics/all-india-majlis-e-ittehadul-muslimeen-asaduddin-owaisi-communalism-muslims-hindutva-bjp-nda/story/1/5221.html |title=Why Owaisi is BJP's biggest ally and a cat among 'secular' pigeons |newspaper=Daily O |date=26 July 2015}} | * {{cite news |author=Abhijit Majumder |url=http://www.dailyo.in/politics/all-india-majlis-e-ittehadul-muslimeen-asaduddin-owaisi-communalism-muslims-hindutva-bjp-nda/story/1/5221.html |title=Why Owaisi is BJP's biggest ally and a cat among 'secular' pigeons |newspaper=Daily O |date=26 July 2015}} | ||