Published 07:41 IST, October 18th 2019
Owaisi hits out at BJP over lack of jobs and the new UAPA bill
The president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen Asaduddin, Owaisi attacked the BJP over jobs and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
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President of All India Majlis-e-Itteh-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), Asuddin Owaisi attacked BJP over jobs and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). He also called Ruling party in Centre a "successful drama company". Ahe of Maharashtra Assembly elections that are to be held in less than a week, parties like Congress, BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP are in fray for polls. results of elections will be declared on October 24.
Owaisi hits out at BJP for jobs
"When we asked BJP how many jobs you gave, Maharashtra Chief Minister (Devendra Fnavis) said we will give one crore jobs if we form government. Kya aakhri paanch saalo se mehendi laagake bai kya? (H you applied henna on your hands in last five years?) Who stopped you from giving jobs? You were supposed to give, but you didn't. Modi h said that 'make me a 'chowkidar' (watchman), I will give two crore jobs every year.' But even 15 lakh jobs were t created. You tell me, whom do we trust."
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‘Drama Company’
Proceeding with his tire against BJP, Owaisi declared that BJP is "successful" as Congress has "weakened" and it did t have a "fighting spirit" anymore. He said, "This drama company (BJP) is successful because Congress has weakened. It is on verge of being finished. It does t have a fighting spirit anymore. Where was it when law (Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act) by Indira Gandhi was me dirtier and stricter by Modi government?"
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Owaisi on UAPA
Owaisi said an individual's life will be "obliterated" as he will be prounced a terrorist. He also blamed Congress for supporting BJP in such matters. "In name of terrorism, a list will be brought out w. Someone's name will be written on it and he will be declared a terrorist. His life will be destroyed, and he will t be able to approach Court. Court will declare him a terrorist. Such a law has been brought and Congress supported m," he ded.
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(With ANI Inputs)
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02:15 IST, October 18th 2019