Belgavi: The country needs an alternative political voice and only regional parties can provide it. The Congress cannot defeat the BJP, but regional parties can, says All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen Supremo Asaduddin Owaisi.

Mr. Owaisi addressed two rallies in Belagavi and Kagwad on Tuesday in support of the Janata Dal (Secular).

Clad in a saffron headgear that is worn by members of the Maratha community during festivals in Belagavi, Mr. Owaisi was the star attraction at the rally.

At the rally in Belagavi, Mr. Owaisi denied allegations that he was here to divide Muslim votes. He said that he was supporting regional parties such as the Janata Dal(S) as it was distant from both the Congress and the BJP.

Mr. Owaisi said that he was equally critical of the BJP and the Congress. However, most of his speech was reserved for criticising the Congress.

He attacked the Congress for failing to protect Muslims from communal riots and for depriving the community of political power. He criticised the BJP on issues such as failure to keep promises of job creation and welfare of farmers.

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New Delhi (PTI): Delhi Traffic Police has slapped a fine of Rs 11,000 on a motorcycle rider after a video of him with a woman sitting on the fuel tank of the two-wheeler facing him went viral on social media.

In the video, the man is seen riding a bike without helmet on a busy road during night hours and overtaking vehicles on the road. The woman is seen hugging him while sitting on the fuel tank facing the rider.

According to police, they received the video and after analysing the same, it was revealed that the violators were on an unknown motorcycle, driving without helmets in the night and were seen going towards Bhera underpass.

Due to flashing of light from the back side, the number of the motorcycle was not readable, following which the CCTV footage of the area was checked. Later, it was found that the incident took place between 1 am to 1.15 am on September 15, a senior police officer said.

Police search the CCTV cameras, installed at the whole stretch from Vikaspuri to Peeragarhi. The motorcycle was identified and searched for the owner of the two-wheeler -- Mohammad Mehfooz, a resident of Mohan Garden.

He was prosecuted for driving without helmet, without driving licence), and dangerous driving) on Tuesday, the officer added.