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Akbaruddin Owaisi (born 14 June 1970) is an Indian politician and leader of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party in Telangana. Since 2014, he has been MLA of the Chandrayangutta constituency in the Telangana Legislative Assembly.[1][2][3] Owaisi was appointed Chairman of Telangana Public Accounts Committee in 2019.[4]

Owaisi has presided over the Chandrayangutta assembly constituency from 1999, winning for the sixth consecutive term in the latest 2023 state election.[5][6] He assumed the position of floor leader in 2004.[7]

Owaisi's speeches have drawn comparisons with other populist leaders and his speeches have incited violence on multiple occasions.[8]

Early life and background

Owaisi was born in Hyderabad on 14 June 1970.[9][10] to Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi and Najmunnisa Begum .[11][12][13]

Personal life

Owaisi is married to Sabina Farzana.[14] He has one daughter and one son.[15][16][17]

Political career

Owaisi has been elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Chandrayangutta constituency on six consecutive occasions, in 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2018 and latest 2023.[6][18][19] He served as a deputy to his elder brother Asaduddin Owaisi, who was leading the AIMIM in the House.[7][20][21][22] In 2004, Akbaruddin became the floor leader of AIMIM in the Assembly upon Asaduddin's election to Lok Sabha from Hyderabad.[7][20][21][22] He was re-elected in 2009 and lead the seven-member AIMIM in the House.[7][20][21][22] Owaisi won his fourth consecutive victory in Assembly polls from Chandrayangutta assembly in 2014.[19] Akbaruddin Owaisi won his Fifth Consecutive victory in Assembly polls from Chandrayangutta Assembly in 2018.[23] In 2019, he was appointed Chairman of Telangana Public Accounts Committee.[4]

Owaisi, elected for the 6th consecutive term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly, and being the senior most member of the Telangana Assembly, was appointed pro-tem Speaker speaker on 9 December 2023.[24][25]

Other ventures

Salar-e-Millat Educational Trust

Owaisi established Salar-e-Millat Educational Trust which runs a chain of Owaisi School of Excellence in Hyderabad. Owaisi provides free education to children in these schools.[26][27]

Notable Work

Plea for funds for Renovation of Mahankali temple

In February 2020, Owaisi met Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao at Pragati Bhavan and requested Rs 10 crore for renovation of Simhavauhini Mahankali temple at Lal Darwaja in Old City Hyderabad.[28][29][30][31]

Positions held

# From To Position Party
1. 1999 2004 MLA (1st term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM
2. 2004 2009 MLA (2nd term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM
3. 2009 2014 MLA (3rd term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM
4. 2014 2018 MLA (4th term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM
5. 2018 2023 MLA (5th term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM
6. 2023 - MLA (6th term) from Chandrayangutta AIMIM

Controversies

Threats to kill

In August 2007, along with other elected and serving members of his party, Owaisi made death threats against Taslima Nasrin,[32] pledging that the fatwa against her and Salman Rushdie would be upheld if they visited Hyderabad.[33][34] Owaisi said, "we in Hyderabad want to behead this woman according to the fatwa."[35]

Speech at Adilabad

On 22 December 2012, Owaisi addressed a rally in Nirmal, Adilabad Andhra Pradesh, making controversial remarks against Hindutva groups, RSS, VHP, and BJP.[36][37] He denigrated Hindu gods and mocked Hindu cremation.[38] Owaisi left for London for medical treatment after the speech.[39][40] Reports suggested he was treated for injuries from a 2011 attack. Interrogation of a former ISIS suicide bomber in 2015 claimed Owaisi's speeches influenced his extremist mindset, leading him to join the terrorist organisation.[41]

Legal proceedings

On 28 December 2012, a petition was filed in a local court in Nampally of Hyderabad against Akbaruddin Owaisi for hurting the sentiments of Hindus, and for making inflammatory, derogatory and offensive remarks.[42] The Andhra Pradesh Human Rights Commission directed the Hyderabad Police Commissioner to submit an inquiry report on the alleged hate speech by 17 January 2013.[43] On 3 January 2013, Abid Rasool Khan, General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee, told the news channel CNN IBN that the state government had "taken cognizance of speech" and they were "collecting evidence to build a strong FIR and a water-tight case where we can book the person causing hatred."[44] On 5 January 2013, a case was filed against Owaisi in Mumbai while a court in Vadodara served a notice on him for his alleged hate speech.[45][46] In May 2014, Andhra Pradesh government gave nod to prosecute Akbaruddin Owaisi in a 2004 case for an alleged hate speech.[47][48]

Arrest and bail

Owaisi returned to Hyderabad on 7 January 2013 and was welcomed by his 7 MLA's and MIM leaders at the Hyderabad airport.[49] He later drove to his house in the Banjara Hills area of the city.[49] Owaisi failed to answer a police summons at Nirmal town on 8 January, citing ill-health, and asked for four days' time to appear for investigation. A team of doctors examined Owaisi at his home twice on 7 January. The police declared that he was fit for investigation, even though he complained of bad health. Owaisi also petitioned the High Court of Andhra Pradesh to quash the cases filed against him in lower courts.Шаблон:Citation needed On 8 January, doctors examined him at the Gandhi Hospital and confirmed that their tests showed no medical grounds to prevent his arrest, following which he was arrested by Hyderabad police.[50] At the Gandhi Hospital, Owaisi alleged that the doctors were trying to murder him by giving lethal injections.[51] After spending 40 days in prison, Akbaruddin Owaisi was granted bail[52][53] on 15 February 2013.

Criticism and comments

Owaisi, considered a "divisive leader" by his political opponents, faced media criticism for a speech known as the "15 Minutes Speech." In this speech, he made anti-Hindu comments and threats against Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin.[54][55][56] and for making death threats against Salman Rushdie and Taslima Nasrin.[34] His remarks triggered widespread condemnation, including calls for legal action, due to concerns of inciting religious tensions.[57]

See also

References

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