Asaduddin Owaisi

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned Union minister Bandi Sanjay's allegations of AK-47 training in Madrasas as baseless. Highlighting Muslims' role in India's freedom struggle, he criticized political leaders' silence on key issues like the Waqf Amendment Bill and violence in Manipur, urging opposition to Prime Minister Modi's policies.

Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy lauded AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi's efforts for marginalised communities at a book launch. He highlighted the necessity of a robust opposition and called on the Union government to offer financial relief for flood-impacted regions in Telangana, noting issues with accessing NDRF funds due to stringent regulations.

A viral video showing water leakage from the Taj Mahal's main dome led AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi to criticize the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) for poor upkeep. ASI officials attributed the issue to rust and heavy rainfall, promising repairs to prevent future leaks and dismissing concerns about structural damage.

The Mirwaiz Umar Farooq-led Hurriyat Conference has reiterated its support for dialogue with the Centre. This follows Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement that Hurriyat leaders had refused to meet a parliamentary delegation in 2016. Mirwaiz Umar clarified he was in jail at the time and sought conditions for meaningful talks, which were not pursued further.

Union minister Giriraj Singh accused AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi of inciting division over his opposition to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Owaisi called for a nationwide protest against the bill, which proposes changes to the Waqf Act, including clearer definitions and restructuring of the Waqf Tribunal.

The Telangana Waqf Board, joined by AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and other members, unanimously opposed the Centre's Waqf Amendment Bill 2024, branding it harmful for waqf properties. AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and other board members criticized the bill as a move to undermine waqf autonomy. They plan to present documents to challenge this bill and seek nationwide opposition support. Owaisi urged chief ministers of non-BJP states to support this stance.

It is a landmark legislation with far-reaching implications for how the Muslim community runs its institutions. But the government must ensure that it doesn't end up being seen as another politically-inspired front in the ongoing culture wars targeting Muslims

Former minority affairs minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi emphasized the need for reforms in the Waqf system, advocating for greater accountability and transparency. The government planned to introduce a Bill to amend the 1995 law, mandating property registration and inclusion of women in Waqf boards. Opposition came from several Muslim organizations and leaders, including Asaduddin Owaisi.

A 44-year-old ban on government staffers joining RSS was lifted this month. Imposed In 1966, it was first lifted In 1977, then reimposed In 1980

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday reacted to the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand government's direction to mandate shopkeepers along the Kanwar Yatra route to display their names, saying that that there should be no issue in revealing one's identity while everyone should be proud of their name and religion, with the purity of one’s work being what truly matters.

On Thursday, Uttar Pradesh Police faced criticism from various quarters over an order instructing Muzaffarnagar eateries to "voluntarily display" their owners' names to assist Kanwar Yatris. The directive applies to eateries along the Kanwar Yatra routes. Authorities assert the order's aim is purely to assist devotees, not to fuel "religious discrimination." "The intention behind the order was not to create any 'religious discrimination' but only to help the devotees," stated the police.

Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM, expressed his dissatisfaction with President Droupadi Murmu's speech, asserting that it was unoriginal and neglected to tackle important matters such as joblessness and the issues faced by minority communities. Owaisi also denounced the administration's management of the NEET examination, stating that the recurrent incidents of paper leaks were putting the futures of 25 lakh young people and their families at risk.

A plea has been submitted to President Droupadi seeking the expulsion of Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi from Lok Sabha over his "Jai Palestine" remark made while taking the oath as a parliamentarian. The request was made by Advocate Hari Shankar Jain, citing Article 102 of the Constitution, which states that a member of either house is liable to disqualification if they show "allegiance or adherence to a foreign state." The five-time Hyderabad MP had defeated BJP's Madhavi Latha.