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Owaisi preaching in UP what he never practised at home, alleges Congress leader
Congress leader Mohammad Waliullah Sameer has openly criticized Asaduddin Owaisi's political assertions in Uttar Pradesh. He highlighted the AIMIM president's failure to nurture new Muslim leaders within Telangana, pointing out that AIMIM contested a mere nine constituencies out of 119 in the latest elections. Sameer argues that political dominance remains unchallenged, with many Muslims still facing significant difficulties in representation.
Major efforts on to bring back Indian pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia; airlines, tour operators roped in
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah were coordinating with airlines and tour operators to arrange the early return of the remaining pilgrims. Officials are discussing additional arrangements to facilitate their travel at the earliest, he said.
AIMIM president Owaisi seeks Centre's help for Indian pilgrims stranded in Makkah, Madina to return home
Asaduddin Owaisi has highlighted the plight of 4,000 Indian pilgrims stranded in Makkah and Madina. Airlines have suspended flights due to a concerning security situation in Saudi Arabia. He urges the Indian government to arrange larger flights to facilitate their return. Owaisi emphasizes the abandonment of these pilgrims by their travel agents in this crisis. He calls for immediate action and support for the stranded individuals from relevant government officials.
"Minister's job to resolve matter": Asaduddin Owaisi demands Kiren Rijiju's immediate intervention in Race Course Masjid demolition order
Asaduddin Owaisi has raised concerns regarding the handling of the Race Course Masjid situation in New Delhi. He emphasised that the mosque holds gazetted Waqf status and should have legal protection. Owaisi urges Union Minister Kiren Rijiju to intervene and halt any potential demolition actions. The absence of a constituted Waqf Board in Delhi has contributed to administrative inaction.
Kharge says he will explain concerns over SIR, delimitation and women's quota to PM Modi
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday said he would explain to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 21 his concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, delimitation and women's reservation.
Reached out on delimitation several times: Kiren Rijiju to Mallikarjun Kharge
Rijiju stated that he wrote three letters to Congress this year on March 16, March 26 and April 12. Rijiju added that he also met Kharge and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to seek their cooperation and support for the bill.
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SP, Congress hit back at Owaisi over call for Muslim youth to break from political dynasties
Asaduddin Owaisi addressed a political event in Rampur, urging Muslim youth to seek leadership roles. He criticized reliance on traditional political families like the Nehru-Gandhi and Yadav dynasties. Various political leaders responded, indicating that Owaisi's statements might reflect a divisive agenda. The exchanges come ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections scheduled for early 2027. Owaisi seeks to ally with opposition parties to challenge the ruling BJP in future elections.
SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav over SIR march
Supreme Court has notified Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav about a legal plea. The plea challenges opposition leaders' march to the court over electoral roll issues. This march took place on October 12 and was halted by police barricades. Following this, leaders gathered inside the Supreme Court complex, resulting in a significant audience and disturbance.
BJP activists attempting to remove names of Muslim voters through Form 7: Asaddudin Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi accused BJP members of submitting Form 7 to eliminate Muslim voters from electoral rolls. He called for scrutiny of these forms, alleging that names are being wrongfully removed. Owaisi threatened significant protests in Hyderabad if the actions do not cease. In response, Telangana BJP claimed Owaisi should provide evidence and pursue legal action. Both parties are engaged in a heated exchange regarding electoral integrity and voter suppression.
Samajwadi Party, Congress move to rein in leaders trading barbs
As the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approach, internal disputes among Congress and Samajwadi Party leaders are surfacing. UP Congress president Ajay Rai and others are making bold claims regarding their capacities. SP's Iqra Hasan commented on the leadership of Akhilesh Yadav as key to defeating BJP. This response has led to University affiliated leaders advising caution in their statements about allies.
UP elections: AIMIM open to alliance with parties looking to prevent BJP, says Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi expressed openness to alliances aimed at preventing a third BJP term in Uttar Pradesh. He urged voters to strengthen AIMIM's presence, stating the community needs a voice in the assembly. Owaisi mentioned his party will announce any alliance decisions after October 2. He criticized past governments for failing to address Muslim socio-economic and educational issues.
'If you want to stop BJP, talk to us': Owaisi open to alliance ahead of UP polls, targets govt over governance issues
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated his party is ready to work with others to prevent a third BJP term. He invited like-minded parties for discussions, emphasizing no single party can stop the BJP alone. Owaisi highlighted AIMIM's strengthened organization and grassroots leadership in Uttar Pradesh. He asserted the upcoming assembly elections will present different challenges and outcomes. The party is actively visiting constituencies to understand and address public issues.
Rajasthan Municipal Election Result 2026 Live: Congress wins Sikar, Jhalawar; BJP returns in Barmer after 15 years, AAP takes Baran
Rajasthan Election Result 2026 Live: Counting for urban local body elections began at 8 am on Monday across the state. The BJP has taken an early lead over Congress in the initial counting, while results from major cities including Jaipur, Jodhpur and Kota are being closely watched. The outcome will be a key test for the Bhajan Lal Sharma government and Congress's state organisation ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.
JD(U) leaders to soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss Uniform Civil Code
Janata Dal (United) leaders will soon meet Home Minister Amit Shah. They will discuss the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code in various states. This discussion follows Home Minister Shah's assertion about its introduction. He stated that 21 BJP-NDA ruled states will implement UCC before 2029. The JD(U) is a key constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance.
BSP to contest all elections independently: Party chief Mayawati ahead of 2027 UP polls
Bahujan Samaj Party will contest all upcoming elections independently, prioritizing political power for exploited sections. Mayawati stated her nephew Akash Anand needs more maturity for major party responsibilities. Preparations are underway for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, which will see a major contest. Former AIMIM leader Asim Waqar joined Congress, aiming to challenge the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Did PLA block Indian Army patrols, Owaisi asks NDA govt
Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the government regarding the China border situation. He asked if the PLA blocked army patrols from accessing certain areas. Owaisi also inquired if the PLA destroyed temporary structures in Indian territory. He questioned if the government is hiding border issues from the public. The AIMIM president stressed territorial integrity cannot be compromised.
Asaduddin Owaisi urges voters to submit SIR forms by July 20, claims link to citizenship
Asaduddin Owaisi urged voters to submit SIR enumeration forms early. He stated the process is linked to citizenship and offered app assistance. Owaisi challenged radicalisation narratives, citing targeted violence as true extremism. He also questioned mosque destruction as a form of radicalisation. Special prayers for rain are scheduled for July twenty-sixth.
Pakistan should be reverted to FATF's 'grey list', Owaisi urges NDA govt
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Modi government to push for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list, highlighting India's new vice presidency of the global body. Owaisi also stressed the need for UN listing of the terror group TRF and the ISI, referencing past attacks. The US recently designated TRF as a global terrorist outfit.
AIMIM asks Hyderabad police to slap case against Yati Narsinghanand
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi seeks Hyderabad police to file a criminal case against Uttar Pradesh Hindutva leader Yati Narsinghanand for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammed. Owaisi argues that Narsinghanand violated his bail terms, thus demanding his bail cancellation and immediate arrest.
Asaduddin Owaisi says 'Jai Palestine' while taking oath as MP of 18th Lok Sabha; sparks row in Parliament
A significant controversy erupted in Parliament following AIMIM president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi's oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha. Owaisi, concluding his oath, said, "Jai Bhim, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine," which sparked a heated reaction from the ruling party benches. The Chair subsequently expunged his remarks from the record. Owaisi, elected for his fifth term from Hyderabad, took his oath in Urdu and preceded it with a prayer.
Not discouraged by poor show in Gujarat, says AIMIM Chief Owaisi
Despite the results not going its way, the AIMIM is not discouraged, Owaisi said in a video posted by the party on its official twitter account. He thanked the voters who voted for the party and also said the party respects the people's decision.
Uttar Pradesh: Barabanki admin denies permission for meeting of Owaisi
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi is in Uttar Pradesh for campaigning ahead of the next's year Assembly elections.
Owaisi expresses solidarity with "brave students of JNU"
"In solidarity with the brave students of JNU. This cruel attack is meant to 'punish' JNU students because they dared to stand up. It's so bad that even Union Ministers are tweeting helplessly. Modi Sarkar must answer why cops are siding with goons," tweeted AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi.
TRS will form government, we will not join it: Asaduddin Owaisi
In any case, there would not be any need for AIMIM to join the government as TRS would get a majority on its own, said Asaduddin Owaisi.
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