“This Does Not Scare Me”: Asaduddin Owaisi’s House Vandalised in Delhi

New Delhi: AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi’s residence at 34 Ashoka Road in New Delhi was vandalized by unknown individuals on Thursday. This incident occurred a day after Owaisi took his oath in the Lok Sabha and chanted ‘Jai Palestine’.

The vandals smeared black ink on his nameplate outside the main gate of his residence.

Asaduddin Owaisi expressed his frustration on X, writing:

“Some ‘unknown miscreants’ vandalized my house with black ink today. I have now lost count of the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted. When I asked @DelhiPolice officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness. @AmitShah, this is happening under your oversight. @ombirlakota, please tell us if MPs’ safety will be guaranteed or not. To the two-bit goons who keep targeting my house: this does not scare me. Stop this Savarkar-type cowardly behavior and be men enough to face me. Do not scurry away after throwing some ink or pelting a few stones.”

Some “unknown miscreants” vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count the number of times my Delhi residence has targeted. When I asked @DelhiPolice officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness. @AmitShah this is… pic.twitter.com/LmOuXu6W63
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 27, 2024

Earlier…

Asaduddin Owaisi Raises ‘Jai Palestine’ Slogan in Lok Sabha, Faces Criticism from BJP

Owaisi remained unrepentant, defending his actions by stating that he also chanted “Jai Bhim, Jai Mim, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine,” questioning how his remarks were against the Constitution.

New Delhi: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi sparked controversy in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, June 25, by raising a slogan in favor of Palestine during his swearing-in as a Member of Parliament (MP).

Sworn in as member of Lok Sabha for the fifth time. Inshallah I will continue to raise issues of India’s marginalised with sinceritypic.twitter.com/OloVk6D65B
— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 25, 2024

Incident Details:

Owaisi, after taking his oath as an MP in the 18th Lok Sabha, chanted “Jai Palestine” in the House.
This act immediately drew backlash from BJP members, leading to uproar and chaos in the House.
Reactions:

BJP Leaders’ Criticism:
- Goshamahal MLA T Raja Singh criticized Owaisi for raising a pro-Palestine slogan in the Indian Parliament, suggesting that if Owaisi had such strong feelings for Palestine, he should go there.
- Singh also pointed out the potential backlash if someone had raised a “Jai Israel” slogan in Parliament.
- Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy and other BJP members labeled Owaisi’s actions as “absolutely wrong” and against the spirit of the Constitution.
Parliamentary Proceedings:
- Radha Mohan Singh, who was presiding over the session, assured that only the oath ceremony would be recorded officially, excluding any additional slogans.
- Owaisi was initially greeted with “Jai Shri Ram” slogans as he approached the podium for his oath.
Union Ministers’ Responses:
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju questioned the appropriateness of raising slogans praising another country during the oath ceremony.
- Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje lodged a formal complaint against Owaisi, seeking action for his conduct.
Owaisi’s Defense:
Owaisi remained unrepentant, defending his actions by stating that he also chanted “Jai Bhim, Jai Mim, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine,” questioning how his remarks were against the Constitution.

This incident highlights the intense political and ideological divides in the Indian Parliament, particularly regarding international issues and national loyalty.