‘When the elections came, everyone was chanting secularism-secularism. But, what did Muslims get from secularism? Did we get reservations from it? Did we get justice? Did it punish those who demolished the Babri mosque in Ayodhya?’ Asaduddin Owaisi thundered.
Owaisi said that he doesn’t believe in political secularism. He only believes in secularism which is written in the constitution.
In Mumbai, the AIMIM (All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen) took out a tricolor yatra (march or rally) on Saturday, to demand Muslim reservations and stop the wastage of Waqf board’s land. This journey, which started from Aurangabad, reached Chandivali in Mumbai, where a meeting was organised.
In this meeting, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi said that, “When the election came, the election came, secularism secularism… what did Muslims get from secularism? Got reservation from this? Got rights? Got justice?”
Accusing the state government, he said that the Maha Vikas Aghadi government, led by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, is not serious on the demand for Muslim reservation. He said that it has used Muslims as a vote bank, and in return, it has given nothing but betrayal to this community.
Muslims Need To Be Given Reservation
Owaisi said that he doesn’t believe in political secularism. He believes in secularism which is written in the constitution. According to him, the courts have said that Muslims are backward. He said that the Indian constitution gives the right of reservation to Muslims.
“Then why is reservation not given to Muslims?,” he asked. Owaisi said that secularism has betrayed Muslims the most. He is going to Uttar Pradesh, but the word there is because Owaisi is coming, secularism is in danger.
Owaisi, while speaking in favour of reservations for Muslims, said that, “Muslims have less land, education and jobs than Marathas, then why do the hearts of Shiv Sena, NCP, Congress beat only for the Marathas? Will this three-in-one government ever think of anything for Muslims or not?”
He added that, “83% of Muslims do not have their own land. Only 4% of Muslims graduate. Muslim wants to study. These Sangh people are liars who say that ‘Muslims don’t want to read, you give us reservation. Look at what our kids do. They don’t have money.'”
Owaisi explained that, “Only 4% of Muslims are able to take admission in 22% primary and degree courses.” Arguing in favour of Muslims for reservation, he said that, “20% of Muslims earn less than ₹20,000. 67% of Muslims live in kutcha houses. 15.52% Marathas are IAS officers. There is not a single IAS officer among the Muslims in Maharashtra. All parties are talking about Maratha reservation. Only the AIMIM is talking about Muslim reservations.”
‘Progress Can’t Be Made By Keeping Muslims Backward’
Owaisi also said that Muslims are the biggest minority in this country. He also said that if this country has to go forward, then the Muslims can’t be left behind. “We were told to stop… that there is Omicron in Mumbai. Section 144 was imposed on the 11th and 12th. Omicron is on for two days, then Omicron is over?” he questioned.
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He thundered:
“Look how much this government is afraid of us. Know your strength! I want to ask chief minister Uddhav Thackeray that even when Rahul Gandhi comes to Mumbai, will Omicron’s name be taken, and will Section 144 be imposed that he will be welcomed with flowers?”