Asaduddin Owaisi: 'A Daughter Wearing A Hijab Will Become The Prime Minister Of This Country'

A statement by AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi, made while campaigning in Maharashtra, has ignited a fierce political debate. Owaisi expressed his hope that 'a daughter wearing a hijab will become the Prime Minister of this country.' This remark drew immediate and sharp reactions, most notably from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who countered that India is a Hindu nation and will always have a Hindu Prime Minister. The exchange has brought issues of religion, identity, and constitutional rights to the forefront of national discussion, with various BJP leaders accusing Owaisi of promoting divisive identity politics. The controversy highlights the deep political and religious fault lines in the country.