You Can’t Be Court, Judge And Jury: Owaisi Hits Out At Assam CM Over Evictions

Guwahati: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, who arrived here to campaign for for the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), on Thursday accused Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of practicing hate politics to target minority communities in Assam.

Mr Owaisi while describing AIUDF leader Maulana Badrudin Ajmal as “Messiah of poor and down trodden” told reporters, “Did I make a video of Muslims being killed on social media? Did I say Muslims will be evicted? Did I say I would break their backbone? I did not say any of this. I do not create controversy, the chief minister of Assam does. We want to strengthen people’s faith in the Constitution.”

Mr Owaisi criticised the state government’s eviction drives, alleging that due process was not followed. He said that any action related to detection and deportation must adhere strictly to legal procedures and principles of natural justice.

Veteran Muslim leader who said that he was here to strengthen the prospect of AIUDF candidates came down heavily on the BJP government for its unilateral action against minorities.

“ There is a proper process. You cannot act as judge, jury and executioner. The Constitution must be followed,” he said, accusing the BJP of “breaking homes and scattering lives”.

Mr Owasi also attacked the Congress party accusing that the party had weakened in Assam due to defections. “If everyone joins the BJP and the RSS, who will speak for minority rights?” he asked.

Responding to Assam chief minister’s rhetoric against AIUDF leaders, Mr Owasi said that the debate should not be reduced to individual ambition.

“The issue is not about Ajmal’s personal ambition. It is about ensuring that the poor and the oppressed get their constitutional rights and a voice in the Assembly,” he said, urging voters to support the AIUDF.

Mr Owaisi is scheduled to address multiple rallies across Barpeta, Darrang, Morigaon, Nagaon and Hojai districts as part of the party’s campaign ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections.

His visit marks an expansion of AIMIM’s eastern outreach following its performance in the Bihar Assembly elections, where the party won five seats, and signals a sharper contest in minority-dominated constituencies in Assam.

The AIUDF has fielded candidates in 30 constituencies, and Owaisi expressed confidence that the party could mount a challenge to the BJP if it receives adequate public support.