Ambedkar’s Constitution allows hijab-clad woman to become PM, says Owaisi
Solapur: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday said the Constitution framed by B R Ambedkar allows every Indian citizen to aspire to the country’s highest offices, expressing his hope that a hijab-clad woman would one day become the Prime Minister, India Today reported.
Addressing an election meeting in Maharashtra’s Solapur amid campaigning for upcoming civic polls, Owaisi pointed to what he described as the inclusive nature of the Indian Constitution.
“The constitution of Pakistan clearly states that a person belonging to only one religion can become the Prime Minister of the country. Baba Sahib’s constitution says that any citizen of India can become Prime Minister, Chief Minister or mayor,” he said. “It is my dream that a day will come when a hijab-clad daughter will become the Prime Minister of this country.”
He also criticised what he termed the politics of hatred against Muslims, saying it would not last. “The hate that you are spreading against Muslims will not go on for long. Those who spread hate will come to an end,” he said. According to him, when compassion becomes the norm, people will realise “how their minds were poisoned”.
The remarks drew a sharp response from the BJP. Party national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla questioned Owaisi’s call for inclusivity, asking him to first reflect it within his own party. “Hijabwali will become PM says Miyaan Owaisi. Constitution stops nobody, but I challenge you to make a Pasmanda or hijab-clad woman the president of AIMIM first,” Poonawalla said in a post on X.
During the same campaign, Owaisi reiterated his criticism of amendments to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act made during the UPA government. He blamed the Congress for provisions that, according to him, have led to prolonged incarceration of undertrials.
Referring to the Supreme Court’s refusal to grant bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, he said the law’s wording allowed for misuse.
“Using this very basis of ‘by any other means’, which the Congress had legislated, and about which I had already warned, today two young men who have been in jail for five and a half years did not get bail,” Owaisi said, asking whether any Congress leader had faced comparable imprisonment since independence.
The comments come amid intense campaigning for Mumbai’s civic elections scheduled for January 15, with results due on January 16. AIMIM is seeking to expand its presence in Maharashtra’s urban local bodies as constitutional rights and governance dominate the campaign trail.
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Elderly woman killed, robbed on outskirts of Bengaluru
Bengaluru (PTI): A 69-year-old woman was allegedly murdered and robbed of her gold ornaments at her residence on the city’s outskirts while her paralysed husband was present, police said Thursday.
The incident occurred on Pete Street in Nelamangala, where Shobha lived with her husband, who is paralysed and bedridden, police said.
For the past decade, she had been the sole caregiver for her husband. The couple had no children and lived a secluded life, according to police.
A video from the scene showed the woman lying in a pool of blood, with her husband beside her on the same bed, they said.
The accused, Shivakumar, a wholesale shop owner who has been arrested in the case, allegedly targeted her to clear a debt of Rs 8 lakh, police said.
The crime came to light on Wednesday evening when her husband’s physiotherapist arrived for a scheduled session. Upon finding Shobha’s lifeless body in a pool of blood, the doctor immediately alerted the local authorities, police officials said.
According to police, at approximately 4 pm on the day of the incident, the accused, Shivakumar, a resident of the same locality, noticed Shobha wearing gold jewellery. He allegedly followed her to her residence with a premeditated plan.
Shivakumar entered the house under the guise of being thirsty, asking Shobha for a glass of water. Once inside, and believing she was alone, he attacked her. When Shobha attempted to resist, the accused allegedly slit her throat, a senior police officer said.
After the murder, Shivakumar fled the scene with more than 100 grams of gold jewellery worn by the victim, police said.
By analysing CCTV footage from the surrounding area, police identified Shivakumar and tracked him down, they added.
