'BJP doesn't want peace...': Owaisi hits out over Raja Singh arrest
2 years, 7 months ago

'BJP doesn't want peace...': Owaisi hits out over Raja Singh arrest

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Itehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday amid the row over the arrest and suspension of its Telangana MLA T Raja Singh hours after he allegedly made derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammad and sparked protests in Hyderabad. The BJP leader's comments about the Prophet triggered protests from workers of the AIMIM, who staged a sit-in in front of the Hyderabad police chief's office and called for his arrest. READ | BJP Telangana MLA T Raja Singh suspended for remarks against Prophet Raja Singh is often in the news for inflammatory speeches. READ | BJP MLA who threatened Munawar Faruqui taken into custody Raja Singh's comments about the Prophet come after similarly incendiary remarks by other BJP members - suspended spokesperson Nupur Sharma among them - triggered a furious row that also prompted Muslim-majority nations to denounce the comments.

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'15 minutes': When AIMIM leader reiterated Akbaruddin Owaisi’s threat for Hindus
1 month, 1 week ago

'15 minutes': When AIMIM leader reiterated Akbaruddin Owaisi’s threat for Hindus

Op India  

An old remark of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Syed Moin’s has gone viral on social media. He can be heard repeating the infamous “remove police for 15 minutes” comment of Akbaruddin Owaisi in front of a cheering audience at Urdu Ghar of Nanded. AIMIM chief and his older brother Asaduddin Owaisi also alluded to the provocative statement during his …

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Asad criticises Yogi Adityanath for comparing Bangladesh situation to Babur’s reign

The Hindu  

Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his remarks comparing the situation in Bangladesh to events surrounding Ayodhya and Sambhal during Mughal ruler Babur’s reign. Mr. Owaisi, in a post on X, described Mr. Adityanath’s statements as “absurd” and stated that minorities in any part of the world should not be persecuted. Or …

Owaisi slams BJP, RSS over Ajmer Dargah controversy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Owaisi slams BJP, RSS over Ajmer Dargah controversy

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Reacting to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah controversy in Rajasthan, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday questioned why the BJP and RSS were spreading hatred over mosques and dargahs when Prime Minister Narendra Modi sends a ‘chadar’ to the 800-year-old dargah every year. His remarks come after a Rajasthan court issued notices to the Ministry of Minority Affairs and the …

Owaisi counters PM Modi's unity call, urges justice and constitutional respect for India's safety
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Owaisi counters PM Modi's unity call, urges justice and constitutional respect for India's safety

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi stated that India is safe if justice prevails and there is a respect for the constitution while reacting to PM Modi’s ‘ek hai toh safe hai’ remark, initially delivered in a public meeting in Jharkhand accusing Congress of caste divide in society. Don’t believe in his conspiracy”, and added, “ But Majlis says if we …

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi alludes to his '15-Minutes' remark against Hindus during rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
4 months, 2 weeks ago

AIMIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi alludes to his '15-Minutes' remark against Hindus during rally in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Op India  

On 6th November, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi alluded to his incendiary “remove police for 15 minutes” remarks made in 2012 while addressing a rally in Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. She is still walking but what is the echo.” In 2022, the Court acquitted Akbaruddin Owaisi in two hate speech cases, including his comment about “removing the police for …

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s Hindu remarks create furore in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge targets NDA govt in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Heated debates ensued in both the houses of the parliament on Tuesday. While the newly appointed Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi led the charge in the Lok Sabha, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge led the charge in the Upper House. Lok Sabha In a rather feisty address on Monday, the newly appointed Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha highlights: BJP vs Congress over Rahul Gandhi's ‘Hindu’ remark

Hindustan Times  

**EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA SANSAD TV** New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi speaks in the House during ongoing Parliament session, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024. Lok Sabha highlights: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticised the ruling BJP in the Lok Sabha on Monday, claiming those who call themselves Hindus are engaged in "violence and …

‘Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour’: Asaduddin Owaisi on vandalism at Delhi house
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour’: Asaduddin Owaisi on vandalism at Delhi house

Hindustan Times  

After a group of men threw ink at his house in the national capital, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi asked his opponents to stop "this Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour". Owaisi also attacked home minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, asking if they would guarantee the safety of members of the parliament. "Some miscreants have vandalised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owasis's …

Owaisi Makes a Pitch to Unseat Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Owaisi Makes a Pitch to Unseat Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said if Prime Minister Narendra Modi retained power, he will make Muslims scapegoats and blame Owaisis for his actions. Addressing a public meeting in Hyderabad, he said, “The RSS and so called secular parties have left no stone unturned in driving a wedge between the Hindus and Muslims.” Recalling the role of Muslims in the …

Owaisi lashes out at Congress for comments about BJP
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Owaisi lashes out at Congress for comments about BJP

The Hindu  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s Hyderabad parliamentary seat candidate Asaduddin Owaisi criticised Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for alleging that he was in cahoots with the Bharatiya Janata Party. He implied that his party was not in the poll fray in Amethi from where her brother and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi lost to the BJP’s Smriti Irani. Mr. Owaisi faulted the …

Asaduddin Owaisi: Cornered in his own den?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Asaduddin Owaisi: Cornered in his own den?

India Today  

Beginning in the 1950s, and especially over the past four decades, the Owaisis and their All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen have run an unchallenged political monopoly in Hyderabad. The fragmented distribution of the community, which forms 14 per cent of India’s population, also makes a pan-Indian Muslim party unviable in the context of a Lok Sabha election. At the national level, …

Karnataka: PM Modi Accuses Congress of Appeasement Politics
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: PM Modi Accuses Congress of Appeasement Politics

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Taking the battle for the 18th Lok Sabha to the Opposition-ruled Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed four rallies targeting the Congress over appeasement politics, the "inheritance tax" row and deteriorating law and order in the Siddaramaiah government, among other issues. On the issue of inheritance tax, Mr Modi said, "The BJP is working on increasing …

Owaisi Flags Hyderabad BJP LS Candidate’s Action
11 months, 1 week ago

Owaisi Flags Hyderabad BJP LS Candidate’s Action

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the BJP’s Hyderabad parliamentary poll candidate Madhavi Latha for making an objectionable gesture of pointing an arrow towards a religious place during the Rama Navami rally on Wednesday. He also condemned BJP MLA T. Raja Singh for his derogatory remarks and questioned the silence of the Election Commission of India and the Hyderabad police …

‘Incomplete clip, but I'm sorry’: Owaisi challenger Madhavi Latha on ‘arrow’ gesture
11 months, 1 week ago

‘Incomplete clip, but I'm sorry’: Owaisi challenger Madhavi Latha on ‘arrow’ gesture

Hindustan Times  

BJP leader Madhavi Latha, who will challenge Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, has issued clarification after a video of her gesturing as if she was shooting an arrow, purportedly in the direction of a mosque, came to light. The incident took place near Siddiamber Bazaar Junction in old part of the city, where she was …

'Modi Will Create A Film Without...': Owaisi Aide Imtiaz Jaleel Fears 'Exclusion' Of Muslims
1 year ago

'Modi Will Create A Film Without...': Owaisi Aide Imtiaz Jaleel Fears 'Exclusion' Of Muslims

Hindustan Times  

'Modi Will Create A Film Without. ': Owaisi Aide Imtiaz Jaleel Fears 'Exclusion' Of Muslims Firebrand AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's close aide and Aurangabad MP Imtiaz Jaleel fears that minorities in India will be excluded if PM Narendra Modi-led BJP returns to power for the third time. He said while India is representative of Hindu, Muslim, and Christian communities, Union …

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech
1 year ago

SC to hear Hindu Sena's plea seeking registration of FIRs against Owaisi, others for hate speech

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear the Hindu Sena's PIL tomorrow seeking a direction for registration of FIR against those hate speeches on Sanatan Dharma and Shri Ram Temple and Kashi-Mathura disputes, against various leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi, Udhayanidhi Stalin, Kamal Haasan, A Raja, Swami Prasad Maurya and others. A two-judge bench of the Apex Court, headed by Justice …

Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s address in Lok Sabha
1 year, 1 month ago

Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s address in Lok Sabha

Op India  

At around 5:10 PM on 5th February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Lok Sabha in reply to the ‘Motion of Thanks’ to the President’s address. He talks about how Congress does not let young Parliamentarians speak, so someone else does not get eclipsed "Nation needs good opposition" Watch pic.twitter.com/eZiIl8CV3r — OpIndia.com February 5, 2024 Without naming Rahul Gandhi, PM …

Owaisi Backs Caste Census in Telangana
1 year, 1 month ago

Owaisi Backs Caste Census in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi welcomed the caste census proposed by the state government and but took a potshot saying that one caste dominated when the BRS was power, and another when the Congress is in power. Reacting to the developments in Bihar, where the MIM has one MLA, Owaisi said JD supremo and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD’s Tejaswi …

Telangana elections: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says we do not want India of hate
1 year, 3 months ago

Telangana elections: Rahul Gandhi targets PM Modi, says we do not want India of hate

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, while addressing a roadshow in Hyderabad on Tuesday, said we do not want India of hate or violence. Gandhi along with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held the roadshow from Anand Bagh Chowrasta to Malkajgiri Chowrasta in the election-bound state. Gandhi targets PM Modi Gandhi targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, …

Soliders getting killed in Rajouri, PM taking Tejas sortie: Asaduddin Owaisi
1 year, 4 months ago

Soliders getting killed in Rajouri, PM taking Tejas sortie: Asaduddin Owaisi

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen President Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking a sortie in Tejas when "soldiers were getting killed" in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Owaisi's attack came after PM Modi flew a sortie in the indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured Tejas Twin Seat Light Combat Fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Saturday. Owaisi, who …

"Matter would have settled within 5 minutes in Assam": CM Sarma on Akbaruddin Owaisi threatening cop
1 year, 4 months ago

"Matter would have settled within 5 minutes in Assam": CM Sarma on Akbaruddin Owaisi threatening cop

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad, November 23 : Lashing out at Akbaruddin Owaisi for allegedly threatening a police officer in Hyderabad, BJP leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here said that the matter would have been settled within "five minutes" if it had happened in Assam. "If this had happened in Assam, the matter would have been settled within five minutes. The …

Telangana: Akbaruddin Owaisi booked for threatening police inspector during rally in Hyderabad
1 year, 4 months ago

Telangana: Akbaruddin Owaisi booked for threatening police inspector during rally in Hyderabad

India TV News  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi faced controversy as he openly threatened a police inspector during a rally in Hyderabad, raising concerns about potential violations of the Model Code of Conduct ahead of the November 30 assembly election in Telangana. In a video shared by news agency ANI, Akbaruddin Owaisi, the brother of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, was observed …

Woman vows to murder BJP leader T Raja Singh in presence of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi
1 year, 4 months ago

Woman vows to murder BJP leader T Raja Singh in presence of AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi

Op India  

For more than a week, the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has been doing door-to-door campaigning for his nine candidates contesting the Telangana Assembly polls 2023. During Owaisi’s poll outreach, a Muslim woman, while interacting with Asaduddin Owaisi, openly expressed her desire to ‘murder’ BJP MLA from Goshamahal, T Raja Singh. Subsequently, while referring to BJP leader T …

Owaisi dares Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad
1 year, 6 months ago

Owaisi dares Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Maintaining that the Congress’ legacy in Hyderabad was that of communal riots, Hyderabad parliamentarian Asaduddin Owaisi late on Sunday launched an attack on the party and dared Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad. The All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen leader was speaking at the Jalsa Rahmatul lil Alameen, an annual public meeting ahead of Milad-un-Nabi, where he sought to compare …

Raja Singh dares Owaisi to contest from Goshamahal
1 year, 6 months ago

Raja Singh dares Owaisi to contest from Goshamahal

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Raja Singh, the suspended BJP MLA, on Monday challenged AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi to contest the Assembly elections from his Goshamahal. Reacting to Owaisi's challenge to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad, Singh said Owaisi was "a snake nurtured by the Congress. Singh also attacked Owaisi on the latter's comment about a possible mob-lynching in the Parliament …

Owaisi dares Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad; says ‘told Bidhuri to sit down’
1 year, 6 months ago

Owaisi dares Rahul Gandhi to contest from Hyderabad; says ‘told Bidhuri to sit down’

Hindustan Times  

All India Majilis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday challenged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to contest the Lok Sabha election from Hyderabad instead of Kerala's Wayanad. “People from Congress will say a lot of things, but I am ready.Babri Masjid and Secretariat's mosque were demolished under the Congress regime.” Owaisi challenged Rahul Gandhi hours after the Congress leader asserted that …

'Insult to the state': Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi's Parliament remarks on Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

'Insult to the state': Rahul Gandhi on PM Modi's Parliament remarks on Telangana

India TV News  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has taken issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments in Parliament regarding Telangana martyrs and their sacrifices, considering them nothing less than an insult to the state's identity and self-respect. In a Telugu message posted on X, Gandhi stated, "Prime Minister Modi's disrespectful speech on the martyrs of Telangana and their sacrifices is an insult to …

Owaisi raises Nuh violence, RPF constable incident at ‘no confidence motion’ debate
1 year, 7 months ago

Owaisi raises Nuh violence, RPF constable incident at ‘no confidence motion’ debate

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday claimed in the Parliament that attacks against Muslims are rising in the country and expressed concern over the alleged “radicalisation of the majority community”. Speaking during the no-confidence motion debate, Owaisi said, “Recently, a uniform-clad man, after killing his senior official, went to train compartments, asked for people’s …

Manipur violence shameful, don't politicise ethnic clashes: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur violence shameful, don't politicise ethnic clashes: Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

India TV News  

Parliament Monsoon Session: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is replying on the No-Confidence Motion as sparks flew in the Lok Sabha on day 2 of debate on the motion moved by the Opposition demanding for PM Modi to speak in the Parliament on the Manipur issue. He said that the Opposition has moved the No-Confidence Motion against the Modi government …

Seems they want to remain…: PM tears into Opposition as Parliament logjam continues
1 year, 8 months ago

Seems they want to remain…: PM tears into Opposition as Parliament logjam continues

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday came down heavily on the Opposition over the continued disruptions and ruckus in Parliament over the Manipur issue, claiming that their conduct suggests that they have decided to remain in the Opposition. Addressing the BJP's Parliamentary Party meeting earlier on Tuesday, PM Modi said, "From the Opposition's conduct, it seems that they …

India's Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state
1 year, 8 months ago

India's Parliament rocked by protests for a third day over ethnic violence in remote state

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy India's Parliament was disrupted for a third day Monday by …

'PM compelled to react…': Owaisi demands CBI probe, sacking of Manipur CM Biren Singh
1 year, 8 months ago

'PM compelled to react…': Owaisi demands CBI probe, sacking of Manipur CM Biren Singh

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was forced to respond to the video of Manipur women being paraded naked only because it had gone viral. Speaking to news agency ANI, Owaisi said, “.PM was compelled to react on the video because it has become viral now.Genocide is going on there.Justice will …

Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP and AIMIM while addressing crowd on Eid
1 year, 11 months ago

Mamata Banerjee attacks BJP and AIMIM while addressing crowd on Eid

Op India  

While addressing a gathering for Eid-ul-Fitr namaz in Kolkata’s Red Road on Saturday, April 22, West Bengal CM and TMC supremo launched a veiled attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party and All India Majilis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. Without taking names, Mamata Banerjee went on to call BJP a ‘Gaddar Party’ while accusing AIMIM of being a BJP stooge. Basically, Mamata Banerjee had …

Modi says BJP committed to North-East in poll pitch
2 years, 1 month ago

Modi says BJP committed to North-East in poll pitch

Hindustan Times  

In a final campaign push in the North-East on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Meghalaya’s capital Shillong that “sabka saath, sabka vikas” is a manifestation of true secularism by the Bharatiya Janata Party and its alliance partners, while reiterating his party’s commitment to removing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act in Nagaland. Nation first and people first is …

‘Didn't hide with blessings of Modi’: Owaisi stings Sachin Pilot
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Didn't hide with blessings of Modi’: Owaisi stings Sachin Pilot

Hindustan Times  

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asadaddun Owaisi on Wednesday hit back at senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot for claiming that the Hyderabad MP, who has been frequently visiting Rajasthan where assembly elections are due later this year, would disappear once the purpose is served. Owaisi said that his party has always opposed the BJP unlike the Congress "which supports the …

BJP protests Pakistan FM Bhutto’s comment against Modi
2 years, 3 months ago

BJP protests Pakistan FM Bhutto’s comment against Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Telangana BJP on Saturday strongly condemned Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto’s comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and burnt his effigy during a protest in the city. State BJP president Bandi Sanjay Kumar led a protest march from the Babu Jagjivan Ram statue at Basheerbagh to the Ambedkar statue at Tank Bund declaring that Bilawal Bhutto, who lost …

Prophet Remark Row Updates: Demand Fulfilled, Says Owaisi After Raja Singh’s Arrest
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Remark Row Updates: Demand Fulfilled, Says Owaisi After Raja Singh’s Arrest

News 18  

Prophet Remark Row Updates: Suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh, who was arrested again on Thursday, blamed Telangana ministers KT Rama Rao and Mahmood Ali for the communally tense situation in Hyderabad. Raja Singh, who was arrested two days ago for making derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammad, released a video on Thursday. Raja Singh said three months ago that Munawar Faruqui’s …

Prophet remark row: Asaduddin Owaisi appeals for 'peace' during Friday prayers in Hyderabad | WATCH
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remark row: Asaduddin Owaisi appeals for 'peace' during Friday prayers in Hyderabad | WATCH

India TV News  

Highlights AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to the people of Hyderabad to maintain peace today The Hyderabad MP released a video appealing to Muslims on the occasion of special Friday prayers People should ensure that no untoward incident takes place after Friday prayers: Asaduddin Owaisi Prophet remark row : All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul president Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to the …

OPINION | Hindus, Muslims of Hyderabad must not fall into the political trap of hate
2 years, 7 months ago

OPINION | Hindus, Muslims of Hyderabad must not fall into the political trap of hate

India TV News  

Friday prayers passed off peacefully in Old Hyderabad, particularly in Mecca Masjid, amidst tight security arrangements. Meanwhile, BJP MLA T. Raja Singh, who had provoked communal tension by making derogatory comments against Prophet Mohammed, was taken into custody on Thursday by police under Preventive Detention Act. On one hand, Raja Singh was detained, but, on the other hand, a local …

Prophet Remark Row: Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh Arrested Again; Leader Blames KTR, Owaisi for ‘Communal Tension’
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet Remark Row: Suspended Telangana BJP MLA Raja Singh Arrested Again; Leader Blames KTR, Owaisi for ‘Communal Tension’

News 18  

Prophet Remark Row Updates: Suspended Telangana BJP MLA T Raja Singh was on Thursday arrested again from his Hyderabad residence in connection with alleged derogatory remarks he made against Prophet Mohammed. Owaisi, earlier in the day, demanded Singh?s arrest and said that protests in some parts of Hyderabad were a direct result of the alleged hate speech by the saffron …

‘Police Puppets in Owaisi’s Hands’, Suspended BJP Leader Raja Singh Targets KTR, AIMIM Chief for ‘Communal Tension’
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Police Puppets in Owaisi’s Hands’, Suspended BJP Leader Raja Singh Targets KTR, AIMIM Chief for ‘Communal Tension’

News 18  

Telangana minister KT Rama Rao and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, besides minister Mahmood Ali, were responsible for vitiating the atmosphere in the state, said suspended BJP leader T Raja Singh in a new video released on Thursday. “Telangana police are puppets in the hands of Asaduddin Owaisi,” he said in his new video, adding that supporters of Hyderabad MP “have …

Hyderabad mustn't fall prey to communalism: Owaisi amid stir over Prophet remark
2 years, 7 months ago

Hyderabad mustn't fall prey to communalism: Owaisi amid stir over Prophet remark

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who on Wednesday pledged to continue protests against legislator Raja Singh over his remarks on Prophet Muhammad, has made a fervent appeal for peace amid demonstrations. Meanwhile, Owaisi late in the night posted a series of tweets, and made an appeal: “This situation is a direct result of Raja Singh’s hate speech. Hyderabad is our home, …

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

Protests continue in Hyderabad over suspended BJP lawmaker’s Prophet remarks

Hindustan Times  

Protests continued in Hyderabad’s old city for a second day on Wednesday over suspended Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker T Raja Singh’s alleged remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Singh said he has now received the police notice asking him to appear for questioning within 24 hours. “Similar cases were filed against me in different police stations.” In Hyderabad’s Shah Ali Banda, protesters …

Prophet remark row: Muslim bodies call for strict action as suspended BJP MLA gets bail | Top points
2 years, 7 months ago

Prophet remark row: Muslim bodies call for strict action as suspended BJP MLA gets bail | Top points

India Today  

Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party MLA T Raja Singh from Goshamahal stoked a major controversy on Tuesday for his alleged derogatory comments on Prophet Muhammad. Prominent Muslim bodies called for strict action against T Raja Singh over his controversial remarks. On Monday, the BJP MLA released a video criticising stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui, who recently performed in the city and also …

Owaisi says BJP is trying to incite communal violence in Hyderabad
2 years, 7 months ago

Owaisi says BJP is trying to incite communal violence in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to incite communal violence in Hyderabad. Taking strong objection to alleged derogatory comments made by Ghoshamahal BJP MLA Raja Singh against Prohet Muhammad, the MIM supremo told mediapersons that it had become an official policy for the BJP to “emotionally and psychologically …

BJP suspends arrested Telangana MLA T Raja Singh over Prophet remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

BJP suspends arrested Telangana MLA T Raja Singh over Prophet remarks

Firstpost  

Om Pathak, secretary of the party’s central disciplinary committee, also asked Singh to ‘show cause’ within 10 days from the date of this notice as to why he should not be expelled from the party. New Delhi: Hours after he was arrested for his controversial remarks aimed at the Prophet Mohammad, the BJP on Tuesday suspended party’s Telangana MLA T …

'BJP against peace in Hyderabad': Asaduddin Owaisi on MLA T Raja Singh's controversial remarks
2 years, 7 months ago

'BJP against peace in Hyderabad': Asaduddin Owaisi on MLA T Raja Singh's controversial remarks

Firstpost  

“I condemn the comments made by the BJP MLA Raja Singh. New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the controversial remarks made by BJP MLA T Raja Singh against a religion saying that the saffron party doesn’t want to see peace in Hyderabad. They want to destroy the social fabric of India: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on comments …

'BJP hates Prophet Mohammad and Muslims': Owaisi condemns Telangana MLA's Prophet remark
2 years, 7 months ago

'BJP hates Prophet Mohammad and Muslims': Owaisi condemns Telangana MLA's Prophet remark

India TV News  

Highlights AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed BJP over MLA Raja Singh's remark. Telangana MLA Raja Singh allegedly made some 'blasphemous' remarks against Prophet Mohammad. Telangana BJP leader remark: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party over a remark made by Telangana BJP MLA against Prophet Mohammad. Police detain Telangana BJP chief …

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