Owaisi cites 'Empirical Data', says upper-caste Hindus hold 41% of total wealth in India

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday, January 9, cited 'empirical data' which revealed that upper-caste Hindus hold about 41% of entire wealth in country, which is almost double ir population of  22.28%. On or hand, Owaisi stated that according to data, Muslims own only 8% of country's total assets, while ir share of households stands at nearly 12%. However, he did t mention source of  data. 

Speaking at an event, AIMIM President said, "re is empirical data which states that Hindu upper-caste holds 41% of total wealth in country, which is almost double ir population of 22.28%. next biggest slice of wealth pie is with Hindu OBC which holds 31%, less than ir population of 35.66%." Comparing data, he asked, "Where does money lie?"

'Easy to run a political party, difficult to fight election'

Speaking about hardships to fight elections, Owaisi stated that "It is easy to run a political party but very difficult to fight an election." He furr added that "It is especially more difficult for those parties that represent marginalized communities."

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Owaisi's stand on CAA

AIMIM President has been objecting to implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in country. Earlier, while Citizenship Bill was being presented in Parliament, Owaisi, in a shocking move, tore bill. 

Ripping bill, he had said, "If you read history, Gandhiji had torn register. In front of my eyes, I saw this disturbance. government is using its power to bring such legislation. As long as I am alive, I won't support this. Why re is so much hatred of Muslims?" 

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Owaisi questions PM Modi & Amit Shah

Previously, Owaisi had lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah over ir comments on NRC. Quoting PM's comments that re was nation-wide NRC, he had pinned video of Home Minister from Lok Sabha claiming that re was ' need for a foundation for NRC as it was mentioned in BJP's manifesto'. 

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(WITH ANI INPUTS)

Im source: ANI