Owaisi Criticizes RSS for Alleged Harassment of Qureshi Community in Gujarat
Owaisi attacks RSS, alleges harassment of Qureshi community in Gujarat
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Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of obstructing the Qureshi community's business in Gujarat during a rally ahead of local elections. He highlighted issues related to livestock transportation and called for the establishment of a new slaughterhouse in Ahmedabad.
- 01Asaduddin Owaisi accused RSS affiliates of harassing the Qureshi community in Gujarat.
- 02He emphasized the need for a new slaughterhouse in Ahmedabad for the community.
- 03Owaisi claimed that cow protection laws are misused to hinder their business.
- 04Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel promoted the BJP's development agenda at a separate rally.
- 05Local body elections are scheduled for April 26, with vote counting on April 28.
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During a rally in Gujarat ahead of local elections, Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM chief) accused the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) of obstructing the Qureshi community's business, particularly in livestock transportation. He stated that the community faces harassment under the guise of cow protection, urging the need for a new slaughterhouse in Ahmedabad to support their livelihoods. Meanwhile, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel defended the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) development initiatives, including the issuance of 4.33 lakh Ayushman cards to provide health coverage. He encouraged voters to support BJP candidates in the upcoming local self-governance elections on April 26, with results to be announced on April 28.
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The allegations by Owaisi could influence voter sentiment among the Qureshi community and other groups concerned about business operations in Gujarat.
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