Owaisi’s Hijab-Clad PM Remark Sparks Political Row

Brief By Hindustan Times / 2:56 PM on 10 Jan 2026

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said his dream is to see a hijab-clad woman become India’s prime minister, invoking constitutional equality and secular values. Speaking at a rally, he said any citizen can hold top offices regardless of religion. The remark triggered sharp reactions from BJP leaders, who advised Owaisi to begin by making an AIMIM president first within his party.