Owaisi Blames Congress for Khalid, Imam's Incarceration Under UAPA

• AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Congress for the prolonged detention of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
• The Supreme Court denied bail to Khalid and Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case.
• Owaisi highlighted that the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), under which they are booked, was made more stringent by Congress.
• He specifically mentioned P. Chidambaram's role as Union Home Minister in amending UAPA, broadening the definition of terrorism.
• Owaisi recalled his 2007-08 Lok Sabha warning about vague UAPA sections like 15(A) and their potential for misuse against intellectuals.

Why It Matters: Owaisi holds Congress responsible for the UAPA's stringent provisions leading to Khalid and Imam's extended detention.