Owaisi Slams Opposition Over SIR Row, Knocks Supreme Court Doors Over Exclusion

• by Akanksha Mishra
• 2026-10-15 12:12:00

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on mainstream opposition parties on Thursday, questioning their double standards following his absence from recent Delhi protests against the Special Investment Region (SIR) controversy. Responding sharply to queries on why he skipped the high-profile demonstration led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the national capital, Owaisi asserted that his party has opposed the SIR initiative from day one across public, judicial, and legislative forums. The AIMIM leader expressed frustration over the opposition's selective political engagement, asking whether he was merely a ceremonial band party expected to arrive uninvited at someone else's beck and call.

'You Refuse to Talk to Me': Owaisi Calls Out Opposition's Selective Alliances

The Hyderabad lawmaker questioned the sincerity of the united opposition bloc while pointing to their pattern of political isolation:

Lack of Dialogue: Addressing questions regarding his absence from the joint agitation, Owaisi revealed that key opposition leaders deliberately avoid sitting across the table with him, noting their complete unwillingness to initiate discussions even regarding upcoming Uttar Pradesh electoral strategies.

The 'Band-Baaja' Analogy: Rejecting the expectation to join demonstrations without prior consultation, Owaisi stated that AIMIM is not an ornamental band troop that simply shows up whenever summoned, stressing that taking to the streets is meaningless without substantive political dialogue among leaders.

Double Standards Exposed: Taking a sharp dig at regional hypocrisy, Owaisi pointed out that while opposition factions find AIMIM acceptable during local contests in assembly segments like Jubilee Hills, they conveniently treat his party as untouchable on the central political stage in New Delhi.

Taking the SIR Fight to the Supreme Court: Multi-Pronged Legal and Political Battle

Making it clear that AIMIM does not require external patronage to challenge executive measures, Owaisi confirmed decisive legal moves:

Knocking Apex Court Doors: Owaisi formally announced that his party has taken the battle against the contentious SIR policy directly to the Supreme Court of India, reinforcing their legal challenge alongside ongoing grassroots agitations.

Consistent Opposition: The AIMIM supremo maintained that his party recognized the pitfalls of the SIR framework from its very inception, pursuing its repeal through constitutional, democratic, and legal means rather than photo-op politics.

Independent Resistance: Reaffirming the party's institutional autonomy, Owaisi stated that AIMIM represents a bona fide political force capable of mounting sustained public resistance without relying on external political coalitions.

Slams Congress's 'Elite Club': Vows Uncompromising Fight Against Controversial Measure

Concluding his remarks, the parliamentarian directed sharp criticism toward the Congress high command:

Critique of Exclusive Groupings: Targetting the Congress leadership, Owaisi remarked that if legacy parties wish to operate the opposition as an exclusive "elite club," they are welcome to do so, but AIMIM will continue its independent path.

Firm Rejection of SIR: Affirming that AIMIM views the SIR framework as fundamentally flawed and prejudicial to citizens, Owaisi stated that their opposition will remain uncompromising, active, and vocal across every public forum.

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