Owaisi's Hijab PM Remark Ignites Political Firestorm in India

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News18•10-01-2026, 10:45
Owaisi's Hijab PM Remark Ignites Political Firestorm in India
- •AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi stated that a woman wearing a hijab will one day become India's Prime Minister.
- •The statement, made at a public gathering in Solapur, Maharashtra, has sparked significant political debate.
- •Owaisi contrasted India's inclusive political system with Pakistan's, where only one religion can hold the PM post.
- •He emphasized that the Indian Constitution grants equal rights to all citizens, regardless of religion or community.
- •Owaisi is actively campaigning for the urban local body elections in Maharashtra, urging support for AIMIM.
Why It Matters: Owaisi's statement on a hijab-wearing woman becoming PM has stirred political discourse on equality and inclusivity.
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