Union Minister Giriraj Singh criticized AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that Owaisi presents different personas inside and outside Parliament. Singh highlighted Owaisi’s contrasting stances, noting his adherence to the Constitution and the law in Parliament, while focusing on historical figures like Akbar and Babur outside, with a purported agenda of questioning the implementation of Sharia laws in India.
The criticism comes amidst recent political developments involving AIMIM, as Owaisi announced his party’s alliance with Humayun Kabir’s Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. This move is viewed as an effort to strengthen minority political forces in the state, with Kabir, a former Trinamool Congress MLA, gaining prominence in central Bengal, especially in Murshidabad district, after forming AJUP in December 2025 post his expulsion from Trinamool Congress.
During an event at his party headquarters, Darussalam, in Hyderabad, Owaisi targeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging injustices against Bengali Muslims and claiming the cancellation of around five lakh OBC certificates under her administration. This announcement by the AIMIM chief hints at a potential shift in West Bengal’s political landscape ahead of the Assembly polls, with new alliances likely to impact electoral dynamics in minority-dominated areas.
Additionally, Giriraj Singh commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing the Prime Minister’s tweet about global hope resting on India amid challenges faced by other world leaders. Singh praised Modi’s dedication in fulfilling his responsibilities earnestly, contrasting it with the alleged confusion-spreading actions of the Leader of the Opposition (LoP).
