AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi response on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his controversial remarks on “troubling Miya Muslims,” calling the statements unconstitutional, divisive and dangerous for India’s democratic fabric.
He asserted that the Indian Constitution guarantees equality and non-discrimination irrespective of religion or community, and said no chief minister has the authority to selectively target citizens. “The Constitution says all are equal. No discrimination should be done, whether it is a chief minister or anyone else,” Owaisi said.
Owaisi’s remarks came in response to Sarma’s recent statements advocating action against “Miya Muslims” in Assam. “Trouble the Miya Muslims by any means. If they face trouble, they will go from Assam,. We are directly against the Miya Muslims, We are not hiding anything.”
A remark of Assam CM that sparked a political storm in the election-bound state, with opposition parties accusing the BJP of resorting to open communal polarisation to consolidate votes. Further,The AIMIM leader alleged that Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam have frequently been labelled as “illegal infiltrators” and were being routinely scapegoated for a wide range of issues.
From rise of vegetable price to casting votes, such rhetoric aimed at vilifying an entire community for political gains.he further added. Critics have described the remarks as unprecedented for a constitutional authority and warned that such language could deepen social divisions.
However, the BJP has consistently maintained its stance in Assam focused on tackling illegal immigration and protecting indigenous rights.