If AIMIM had three MPs in parliament, govt would have to reconsider Waqf Amendment Bill: Owaisi
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Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President Asaduddin Owaisi has once again raised his voice against the proposed amendments to the Waqf Bill, asserting that if his party had won more seats in the last elections, the government would have been forced to reconsider its stance on the matter. His remarks came in a video shared by AIMIM's official handle on social media platform X, where he urged voters to strengthen AIMIM politically.
In the video, Owaisi highlighted what he believes is the core struggle of AIMIM in its 67-year history. He stated that in Hyderabad, Muslims, Hindus, and Dalits are not just "voters" but "citizens with rights," whereas in other regions, people cast their votes and go home without securing their rightful place in governance and decision-making.
Drawing historical references, Owaisi accused political forces of ganging up against AIMIM’s Aurangabad MP Imtiaz Jaleel, stating that "all Mir Jafars and Mir Sadiqs" had united to defeat him. The names Mir Jafar and Mir Sadiq are often used metaphorically in Indian politics to refer to betrayal.
He claimed that if AIMIM had secured three MPs in the last election, the government would have been compelled to rethink its proposed amendments to the Waqf Bill.
The Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, has been a contentious issue, with Owaisi and other Muslim leaders strongly opposing its provisions. The bill proposes significant changes in the governance of Waqf boards, including the inclusion of two non-Muslim members and granting government officials the authority to resolve disputes related to Waqf properties. Critics argue that these changes will dilute the autonomy of Waqf boards and undermine the rights of the Muslim community.
Owaisi has consistently spoken out against the bill, warning that it could lead to unrest and legal complications. He has accused the government of attempting to interfere with Waqf properties under the pretext of reforms. The bill, which was recently approved by the Union Cabinet, has drawn criticism from various quarters, including opposition parties and religious leaders.
अगर AIMIM के तीन MP जीत जाते तो हुकूमत को Waqf Bill लाने के लिए सोचना पड़ता:- Br. @asadowaisi #67YearsOfAIMIM pic.twitter.com/jxmWoyAsnB
— AIMIM (@aimim_national) March 3, 2025
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
