Allahabad HC refuses to hear Asaduddin Owaisi's case over rally
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) had moved the court following the decision of the district administration to withdraw its sanction for the rally.
The Allahabad High Court has refused to hear the case of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) to allow its controversial Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi to hold a rally in Allahabad on Sunday (March 15).
The AIMIM had moved the court following the decision of the district administration to withdraw its sanction for the rally. The court stated that the murder of a lawyer Nabi Ahmad by sub-inspector Shailendra Singh led to collapse of law and order in the city. The case cannot be heard in such a situation. However, the court has also observed that the petitioner can again approach the court on Tuesday.
Afsar Mahmood, AIMIM leader said, "We will not be able to hold Owaisi's rally in Allahabad on Sunday. While the administration has withdrawn its own previous order, the HC has refused to hear our petition in the existing situation."
Trying to expand the wing of his party, Owaisi had planned to start a series of rallies in the state from March 15. His first rally was planned in Allahabad.
The administration had initially granted his permission. But it was withdrawn three days ago after receiving a report from the Local Intelligence Unit that this could lead to communal tension.
There are 19 per cent Muslims in Uttar Pradesh. They are considered as Samajwadi Party's vote bank.
But Owaisi wants to make inroads in UP eyeing the 2017 Assembly elections.