Asaduddin Owaisi Criticizes Mohan Bhagwat's Statements
Owaisi's criticism of Bhagwat's statements has sparked a renewed debate about the RSS's intentions and its impact on India's diversity and pluralism. The controversy surrounding the RSS's ideology and actions is likely to continue, with many Muslims remaining skeptical of the organization's claims of promoting unity and inclusiveness.
Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party, has dismissed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's statements towards Muslims as "cheap talk" and hypocritical, saying they are meant to send a message to other countries. Owaisi accused the RSS of wanting to destroy India's diversity and create a theocratic state, citing the organization's ideology as expressed by its leaders.
Owaisi questioned why Bhagwat does not stop his supporters from filing cases against Muslims, saying that if he thinks they are wrong, he should take action against them. He also stated that the RSS' statements are a "theory of confusion" and that Bhagwat's words are not matched by actions. The RSS chief had previously stated that Hindus and Muslims share the same DNA and warned against looking for a Shivling under every mosque, aiming to ease growing religious tensions.
However, Owaisi pointed out that RSS members are filing legal cases seeking investigation of mosques' origins, contradicting Bhagwat's statements. He also accused the RSS of undermining India's pluralism and aiming to create a theocratic country, and stated that the RSS and Muslims are fundamentally incompatible. Owaisi believes that the RSS's true intentions cannot be changed, and that its ideology is incompatible with Muslims.
The criticism from Owaisi highlights the ongoing tensions between the RSS and Muslim communities in India. The RSS has been accused of promoting anti-Muslim sentiments and actions, and Owaisi's statements reflect the skepticism and mistrust that many Muslims have towards the organization. As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the RSS will respond to Owaisi's criticism and whether it will take concrete steps to address the concerns of Muslim communities.