Owaisi Targets BJP at Latur Rally, Makes Remark on Cash Distribution During Elections

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while campaigning for the upcoming Latur Municipal Corporation elections, alleging large-scale cash distribution by rival parties and questioning their commitment to public welfare.

Addressing a public rally, Owaisi said that if voters believe political parties are distributing money during elections and consider it unethical, they may still accept the cash and use it to build toilets. He remarked that such practices reflect the moral bankruptcy of mainstream political parties.

Owaisi claimed that cash distribution among voters began only after the AIMIM entered the electoral fray. “If we had not fielded candidates, no money would have been distributed,” he alleged.

Call for Strong Minority Leadership

Appealing to Muslims to strengthen their political representation, Owaisi said that every community except minorities enjoys political power in the country. He alleged that despite forming a significant portion of the poor population, Dalits and Muslims continue to be neglected in terms of development.

Criticism of Centre and State Governments

The AIMIM chief also criticised the Central government’s foreign policy and opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that it undermines minority rights.

Targeting the BJP, Owaisi said the party talks about nationalism while farmers are dying, youth unemployment is rising, and public discourse is diverted towards issues like “love jihad.” He further accused the Prime Minister and the BJP of maintaining silence on remarks allegedly made by former US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi took decisions to please him.

Owaisi also questioned the Maharashtra government’s ‘Majhi Ladki Bahin’ welfare scheme, alleging that the number of beneficiaries is steadily declining. He raised concerns over the state’s rising debt, stating that the government had borrowed ₹9.30 lakh crore, and asked who would ultimately repay the amount.