FIR filed against Akbaruddin Owaisi for hate speech in Bihar

October 07, 2015 12:11

A police case has been filed against Akbaruddin Owaisi, a lawmaker from Telangana, for allegedly using derogatory language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election rally in Bihar. Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen is contesting 6 of the 20 seats in Seemanchal, which has a substantial Muslim population. Owaisi had addressed the election meeting on Sunday at a village in Kishanganj, which has a 70% Muslim population.

The police FIR stated that Owaisi's speech could be described as one promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion. The lawmaker has also used abusive language against all members of Parliament except his elder brother Asaduddin Owaisi, a police officer said. He also allegedly made provocative remarks against BJP leaders.

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