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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slams Yogi government over Saharanpur mosque demolition in Jaipur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 10:02 PM
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AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi accused the Yogi Adityanath administration of bypassing legal process in the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur, raising the issue during a rally in Jaipur.
During a public meeting in Jaipur, Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), targeted the Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He alleged that the demolition of a mosque in Saharanpur was carried out without giving the owners an opportunity to appeal or follow due legal procedures.
Owaisi warned that the authorities would face consequences for what he described as an unjust act, saying the decision would invite a "khamiyaaza" – a term implying retribution. He emphasized that the incident reflects a broader pattern of targeting minority places of worship.
The Yogi government has not issued an immediate response to Owaisi's statements. The Saharanpur demolition, which took place earlier this month, has already sparked protests from local residents and several political parties.
Analysts note that the episode adds to the growing tension between the state administration and minority groups ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting the political sensitivities surrounding religious sites.
The AIMIM rally in Jaipur, attended by party workers and supporters, concluded with calls for legal redress and a demand for the government to respect constitutional safeguards for religious structures.
Owaisi warned that the authorities would face consequences for what he described as an unjust act, saying the decision would invite a "khamiyaaza" – a term implying retribution. He emphasized that the incident reflects a broader pattern of targeting minority places of worship.
The Yogi government has not issued an immediate response to Owaisi's statements. The Saharanpur demolition, which took place earlier this month, has already sparked protests from local residents and several political parties.
Analysts note that the episode adds to the growing tension between the state administration and minority groups ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting the political sensitivities surrounding religious sites.
The AIMIM rally in Jaipur, attended by party workers and supporters, concluded with calls for legal redress and a demand for the government to respect constitutional safeguards for religious structures.