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Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi

DOB: 13 May 1969

Asaduddin Owaisi is the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader and has been representing the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency since 2004. Owaisi won the seat in the 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 Lok Sabha polls. His father Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi won the seat six times in a row in 1984, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998 and 1999. In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Asaduddin Owaisi won the seat by defeating BJP candidate Dr Bhagavanth Rao with a margin of 2,82,186 votes. He was polled 5,17,471 votes with a vote share of 58.94%. In the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections, Owaisi won the seat for the third time in a row by defeating Rao with a margin of 2,02,454 votes. He was polled 5,13,868 votes with a vote share of 52.88%. He defeated BJP candidate G Subash Chanderji and TDP candidate Zahid Ali Khan in the 2004 and 2009 Lok Sabha Elections. Owaisi is again contesting from the Hyderabad constituency in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024 against BJP's Madhavi Latha. Owaisi also represented the Charminar Assembly seat twice in 1994 and 1999.

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'Babri thi, hai aur rahegi', Asaduddin Owaisi sparks controversy ahead of Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan

'Babri thi, hai aur rahegi', Asaduddin Owaisi sparks controversy ahead of Ram Mandir Bhoomi Pujan

India | Aug 05, 2020, 10:51 AM IST

Ahead of the groundbreaking ceremony in Ayodhya, considered as the first stepping stone in the final construction of the holy Ram Mandir, AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has sparked a controversy by once again hailing the Babri Masjid. Owaisi tweeted early this morning saying that the Babri Masjid will live forever. 

'Delhi violence reminding us of Gujarat 2002', Owaisi flays BJP on violence in Northeast Delhi

'Delhi violence reminding us of Gujarat 2002', Owaisi flays BJP on violence in Northeast Delhi

India | Feb 26, 2020, 02:06 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed the Narendra Modi-led BJP government for being the soul cause for violence in the national capital that has already claimed 20 lives. Owaisi compared the situation in Delhi with the riots in Gujarat in 2002 when Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of the state. 

A file photo of Waris Pathan

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan's shocker: '15 crore will be tough on 100 crores'

Politics | Feb 20, 2020, 03:21 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who was in attendance at the rally reportedly covered his face in reaction to Waris Pathan's comment.

He who stands up to Modi-Shah will be called the true 'mard-e-mujahid': Asaduddin Owaisi

He who stands up to Modi-Shah will be called the true 'mard-e-mujahid': Asaduddin Owaisi

India | Feb 10, 2020, 09:57 AM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has said that he who stands up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah will be called the real 'mard-e-mujahid'.

Owaisi hints at 'jail bharo' over slapping of cases on Modi critics

Owaisi hints at 'jail bharo' over slapping of cases on Modi critics

India | Feb 02, 2020, 08:47 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday condemned the sedition charges against a school headmistress and a student's mother in Karnataka for their alleged involvement in staging a drama on CAA and NRC, and hinted at a jail bharo programme over filing of cases against Prime Minister Narendra Modi critics.

Owaisi blames BJP for instigating violence

'Hi PM Modi identify him by his clothes': Owaisi blames BJP for instigating violence

India | Jan 30, 2020, 06:57 PM IST

After the shocking incident of firing in Jamia Millia Islamia, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday took to Twitter and accused Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) of instigating the violence in the varsity.

CAA, protests, Supreme Court

SC refuses to put interim stay on CAA, asks Centre to respond in 4 weeks

India | Jan 22, 2020, 11:43 AM IST

Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained all High Courts from hearing pleas on CAA till it decides petitions. The top court also seeked Union government's response on the new Citizenship law within four weeks. Supreme Court, until then, has refused a stay on the law.

Outraged Owaisi lashes out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over

Outraged Owaisi lashes out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over demand of '2 children policy'

India | Jan 19, 2020, 07:57 AM IST

Asaduddin Owaisi has hit out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over his demand for 'two children policy'. The AIMIM President on Saturday said that the real problem in India is not population but unemployment.

FIR for vandalism at JNU server room: Owaisi slams police

FIR for vandalism at JNU server room: Owaisi slams police

India | Jan 07, 2020, 03:01 PM IST

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday condemned the registration of an FIR by Delhi police against "the girl who was injured in the violence" at the Jawaharlal Nehru University instead of booking those who made an attempt to 'kill' her.

Owaisi slams Pak PM Imran Khan for tweeting fake video on CAA; asks him to worry about his own count

Owaisi slams Pak PM Imran Khan; asks him to worry about his own country

India | Jan 05, 2020, 02:17 PM IST

Owaisi, who was addressing a protest meeting at Sangareddy town near Hyderabad late on Saturday night against the amended citizenship law, also said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan need not worry about Indian Muslims.

Owaisi to hoist national flag at Charminar on Jan 25 midnight

Owaisi to hoist national flag at Charminar on Jan 25 midnight

India | Jan 05, 2020, 07:04 AM IST

Hours after the city witnessed huge turnout at 'Million March' organised by Joint Action Committee (JAC) of 40 different organisations, the Hyderabad MP said the January 10 rally will begin from Mir Alam Eidgah and will conclude at Shastripuram grounds.

'Amit Shah is lying, no difference between NRC and NPR': Asaddudin Owaisi

Amit Shah is lying, no difference between NRC and NPR: Asaddudin Owaisi | Watch

India | Dec 25, 2019, 05:41 PM IST

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief, Asaduddin Owaisi, has slammed Home Minister Amit Shah on his remarks about NPR and NRC. Owaisi has said that the Home Minister has been lying about the NPR and that the latter is not different from the NRC.

Owaisi appeals to fly tricolour to show protest against

Owaisi appeals to fly tricolour to show protest against CAA, NRC

India | Dec 22, 2019, 10:55 AM IST

While addressing a huge public meeting at Darussalam in Hyderabad, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi appealed to people to hoist tricolour atop their houses to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC). 

Owaisi Citizenship Amendment Bill

Government is bringing Jinnah alive with Citizenship Bill: Asaduddin Owaisi

India | Dec 10, 2019, 08:22 PM IST

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday claimed that the government is bringing Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah alive with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. Speaking at the Lokmat National Conclave, Owaisi said that even if the bill is passed by parliament, he will "knock on all doors" in the country and keep his point of view in front of the people.

In dramatic protest, Asaduddin Owaisi tears apart copy of

In dramatic protest, Asaduddin Owaisi tears apart copy of Citizenship Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

India | Dec 09, 2019, 08:38 PM IST

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi tore apart a copy of the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha, registering a dramatic protest on a day it was introduced.

Asaduddin Owaisi/File

'Amit Shah's name will be in league of Hitler': Owaisi in debate on Citizenship Amendment Bill

Politics | Dec 09, 2019, 01:27 PM IST

During a heated debate on the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah and said that his name would be in the same league as Hitler's. Lok Sabha on Monday witnessed uproar as the government tabled the bill in the house.

Those coming from Hyderabad with money bags are biggest allies of BJP: Mamata

Those coming from Hyderabad with money bags are biggest allies of BJP: Mamata

Politics | Nov 20, 2019, 03:36 PM IST

Banerjee urged the Muslim community not to trust leaders visiting from outside and only repose faith on leaders from the state as they can only fight for the cause of the people of West Bengal

'Mamata angry as she is afraid of losing minority vote

'Mamata angry as she is afraid of losing minority vote bank': AIMIM Bengal president

India | Nov 20, 2019, 01:43 PM IST

"Now she is having problem with Asaduddin Owaisi and the AIMIM. During the Nandigram movement in 2007, she herself had called him to Bengal and had sought his support. "But now as it is due to her policies that the BJP is gaining ground in Bengal, she is having problem with the AIMIM. This is nothing but political hypocrisy," Hasan said.

Shia board chief compares Owaisi to Baghdadi

Shia board chief compares Owaisi to Baghdadi

India | Nov 17, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

Rizvi's remarks against Owaisi have come after the AIMIM chief's views on the recent historic Supreme Court verdict in the Ayodhya dispute case. Owaisi has expressed his dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court verdict on the Ayodhya dispute.

Supreme Court is supreme but not infallible: Owaisi's expresses dissatisfaction with Ayodhya verdict

'Supreme but not infallible': Owaisi not satisfied with Ayodhya verdict

India | Nov 09, 2019, 02:48 PM IST

"Not satisfied with the verdict. Supreme Court is indeed supreme but not infallible. We have full faith in the constitution, we were fighting for our right, we don't need 5 acre land as donation. We should reject this 5 acre land offer, don't patronize us," Asaduddin Owaisi said.

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