AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday demanded a forceful response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, accusing the Modi government of failing to prevent the incident and calling for continued action under Operation Sindoor.
Speaking at a public meeting in Bodhan town, Telangana, Owaisi referred to the Pahalgam attack as “a successful example” of a security lapse. He criticized the central government for what he described as delayed accountability and questioned the timing of comments made by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
“Sinha is taking responsibility almost three months after the incident,” Owaisi said. “If he was responsible, he should resign.”
In June, four attackers reportedly killed 26 people in Pahalgam after asking their religion. Owaisi demanded the arrest or killing of those responsible. “We will question you until those four terrorists who killed the 26 Indians are caught and killed,” he added.
The attack has fueled ongoing debates around national security, particularly concerning Kashmir. Operation Sindoor, the ongoing counter-terror mission, was launched in the region to target terror networks.
Owaisi’s comments come amid broader criticism of the government’s internal policies. Referring to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, he called it a “black law” and claimed it undermines the rights of the Muslim community.
During his speech, Owaisi also condemned the use of bulldozers to demolish houses and seize mosque properties. He suggested the country’s priorities were misaligned.
“At a time when China is expanding its influence in Bangladesh, some people here are focused on bulldozers and demolitions,” he said.
Addressing the BJP leadership directly, Owaisi urged the government to shift its attention toward external threats. “The country faces dangers from China and Pakistan,” he said. “What are you doing inside the country?”
The country is still reeling from the Pahalgam attack, and the political fallout is getting messier. In the midst of this, a separate fire has erupted as Owaisi leads protests against the new Waqf Act.
He’s made a bold claim: the government wants control over the community’s religious lands. What began as a property dispute has now become part of a wider, more heated debate over national security and accountability.
