Asaduddin Owaisi On Maharashtra Election: Addressing a public meeting organized in support of AIMIM candidate Raees Lashkaria from Versova assembly seat in Behram Bagh area of Jogeshwari, Mumbai, Asaduddin Owaisi stressed the need for independent leadership for the Muslim society. He said that the Indian Muslim community needs a leadership for its voice and identity, which can raise the voice of their rights.
Referring to the contribution and thoughts of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Owaisi said that he fought for the rights of the Muslim community in the freedom struggle. Owaisi said that Azad had talked about leadership for Indian Muslims while opposing the partition of the country, but Congress did not support his views. He also said that Congress fielded other Muslim leaders against Maulana Azad, due to which the Muslim leadership was weakened.
Appeal to bring secular government in Maharashtra
Owaisi said that AIMIM wants to promote a secular government in Maharashtra. He said that neither Shinde nor Fadnavis will become the Chief Minister, but a secular person will be made the Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Accusing both BJP and Congress, he said that these parties have tried to suppress the voice of the Muslim community. Owaisi also launched a scathing attack on Devendra Fadnavis and BJP, saying that Fadnavis is trying to intimidate the Muslim community, but he (Owaisi) will continue to raise the voice of his community. He challenged Fadnavis that he is not afraid, but will fight with full force and win.
Questions on Waqf property and UAPA law
Owaisi also targeted the Waqf property and UAPA law proposed by the Modi government. He said that the mosques, dargahs and cemeteries of the Muslim community are in danger due to the bill that has been brought to control Waqf properties. Owaisi said that if this law is implemented then the religious properties of the community can be taken over. Along with this, he also mentioned the UAPA law, which he termed as a tool of oppression on Muslim youth.
Emphasis on Muslim leadership
In his address, Owaisi said that the Indian Muslim community should have an independent leadership to raise its voice. He criticized the approach adopted by the government towards Muslim society on issues like Triple Talaq, Waqf Board and UAPA and said that AIMIM will not back down in this struggle. He said that there was a fatal attack on him in Uttar Pradesh, but he will not let his voice be suppressed.
Reminiscence of the 90s and mention of Shri Krishna Commission report
Referring to the communal violence of the 90s, the AIMIM Chief also cited the Sri Krishna Commission report and said that the youth of Mumbai today do not know the events of that time. He cautioned the youth to understand history and recognize their political power. Owaisi said that he does not need 'submission' but 'agency', so that his voice cannot be suppressed.
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