Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Muslims Targeted Under Planned Agenda in Maharashtra
'Muslims being targeted under planned agenda': Asaduddin Owaisi
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Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) and Member of Parliament, accused the Indian government of targeting Muslims through a 'planned agenda' during a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra. He linked the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process to the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR), alleging systemic discrimination.
- 01Owaisi claims Muslims are being targeted under a planned agenda.
- 02He links Special Intensive Revision (SIR) with NRC and NPR processes.
- 0397% of names verified in a recent application allegedly belong to Muslims.
- 04Owaisi raises concerns over the treatment of individuals in media trials.
- 05He emphasizes that the issue affects all sections of society, not just Muslims.
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During a press conference in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Asaduddin Owaisi (chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen) alleged that Muslims are being targeted under a 'planned agenda.' He linked the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process with the National Register of Citizens (NRC) and National Population Register (NPR), stating that the Supreme Court mandated mapping, which could lead to discrimination against Muslims. Owaisi claimed that 97% of names verified through a recent application process belonged to Muslims, suggesting systemic bias. He also criticized the media's role in publicizing individuals' names before formal charges, citing the case of Nida Khan, and questioned the legality of possessing certain cultural items. Owaisi urged that the matter will be taken to court and highlighted the need for attention to victims of past communal violence, including the 1993 Bombay bombings and the 2008 Malegaon blasts. He asserted that the issues raised are not limited to Muslims but concern all citizens, calling for unity against discrimination.
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Owaisi's statements may mobilize community concerns regarding discrimination and civil rights, potentially influencing public opinion and political discourse in Maharashtra and beyond.
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