Tensions escalate in Indian politics as Asaduddin Owaisi, the fiery AIMIM leader and parliamentarian from Hyderabad, approaches the local police commissioner with a serious allegation. He seeks prosecution of Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a provocative video that vanished from social media but left a trail of outrage.
The footage, shared via BJP Assam’s official X handle on February 7, portrayed Sarma wielding a weapon and shooting at figures depicted as Muslims. Though deleted swiftly, copies circulate widely, amplifying the controversy.
In his strongly worded missive, Owaisi chronicled Sarma’s pattern of anti-Muslim tirades spanning years—on Twitter, in newspapers, rallies, and beyond. “These speeches persist in the public domain, and lately, they’ve ramped up with clear intent to wound religious feelings and sow discord between communities,” he charged.
Owaisi invoked Supreme Court precedents mandating police vigilance on hate speech, stressing that authorities must initiate FIRs suo motu to safeguard democracy and the rule of law.
Describing the video’s imagery and slogans as deliberate incitement to violence, Owaisi noted its visibility within Hyderabad’s jurisdiction. He pressed for swift investigation and charges, warning that such content from a sitting CM threatens India’s pluralistic ethos.
This episode highlights the perils of social media in politics, where viral posts can ignite flashpoints. As legal proceedings loom, it raises questions about accountability for leaders whose words—or visuals—divide rather than unite.