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Asaduddin Owaisi

Asaduddin Owaisi is an Indian politician who is the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen. He made his political debut in 1994 in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly election, and he is a four-time Member of Parliament, representing the Hyderabad constituency in Lok Sabha.

Coming from a family of politicians, Owaisi entered politics and contested from the Charminar constituency which his party has been winning since 1967. He defeated his nearest rival a breakaway party Majlis Bachao Tehreek's candidate by a margin of 40 thousand votes and succeeded Virasat Rasool Khan as the elected representative from the constituency.

POLITICAL CAREER:

Owaisi was elected to the 10th Andhra Pradesh Assembly in the year 1994-1999, and then for a second term to the 11th Andhra Pradesh Assembly in 1999-2003. In the 1999 election, he defeated his nearest rival Telugu Desam Party candidate Syed Shah Noorul Haq Quadri by 93 thousand votes. Owaisi polled 126 thousand votes in the election. He was elected to the 14th Lok Sabha in 2004-2009 and was succeeded by Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri as the member of the Assembly from the constituency in the 2004 election.

During 2009-2014, Owaisi was elected to the 15th Lok Sabha (second term), then in 2014-2019 to the 16th Lok Sabha (third term), and in 2019 to the 17th Lok Sabha (fourth term).

POSITIONS HELD:

From 2004 to 2006 Owaisi was a member of the Committee on Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme and a member of the Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment. During 2006-2007 he was a member of the Standing Committee on Defence, and during 2009-2014, he was the leader of the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen - Parliamentary Party, a member of the Committee on Defence, and a member of the Committee on Ethics.

During 2014-2019, he was a member of the Standing Committee on Social Justice and Empowerment, and a member of the Consultative Committee, Ministry of Minority Affairs, as well as leader of the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen - Parliamentary Party till 2019.

OTHER WORK:

Owaisi is the Chairman of Hyderabad-based Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre whose origin dates back to late Alhaj Moulana Abdul Wahed Owaisi. The hospital functions in the field of Medical Education, Research and Medical care.

PERSONAL LIFE:

Asaduddin Owaisi was born on May 13, 1969 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh to Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi and Najamunnisa Begum, and he has two brothers. He is married to Farheen Owaisi with whom he has six children. He studied at the Hyderabad Public School and completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts from Nizam College (Osmania University) in Hyderabad. He is a barrister by profession and studied at Lincoln's Inn of London.

SOCIAL:

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'Pakistan Weak This Time, Government Should Capture PoK', Says THIS Congress Leader
Tahir Qureshi | December 4, 2022 11:54 PM IST
Along with this, he also fiercely targeted Asaduddin Owaisi and Arvind Kejriwal.
'Pakistan Weak This Time, Government Should Capture PoK', Says THIS Congress Leader
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Asaduddin Owaisi Makes BIG Statement Before India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match In Melbourne
Tahir Qureshi | October 22, 2022 4:00 PM IST
India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match: Asaduddin Owaisi, the President of the All India
Asaduddin Owaisi Makes BIG Statement Before India-Pakistan T20 World Cup Match In Melbourne
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2022-10-22T05:00:15+00:00
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It Is Possible Someday People May Enter PM's House Like Sri Lanka: Asaduddin Owaisi
India.com News Desk | July 31, 2022 11:33 PM IST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi-led central government
It Is Possible Someday People May Enter PM's House Like Sri Lanka: Asaduddin Owaisi
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2022-07-31T12:33:25+00:00
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Muslim Leaders, Organisations Condemn Udaipur Killing, Term It Brutal, un-Islamic
India.com News Desk | June 29, 2022 5:56 PM IST
Condemning the barbaric act, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said, "taking law
Muslim Leaders, Organisations Condemn Udaipur Killing, Term It Brutal, un-Islamic
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2022-06-29T06:56:27+00:00
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Major Setback For Owaisi As 4 AIMIM MLAs In Bihar Join RJD
India.com News Desk | June 29, 2022 2:48 PM IST
The move will make Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD the single largest party in Bihar, leaving behind the
Major Setback For Owaisi As 4 AIMIM MLAs In Bihar Join RJD
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Asaduddin Owaisi Condemns Brutal Murder Of Tailor In Udaipur, Demands Strictest Action Against Perpetrators
India.com News Desk | June 28, 2022 7:35 PM IST
He said that his party's consistent stand is to oppose any form of violence and that no one can
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2022-06-28T08:35:36+00:00
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Prophet Row: Asaduddin Owaisi, Yati Narsinghanand Booked by Delhi Police Over Inflammatory Statements
India.com News Desk | June 9, 2022 12:50 PM IST
Prophet Row: Reports claimed that the duo (Asaduddin Owaisi and Yati Narsinhanand) have been named
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2022-06-09T01:50:04+00:00
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BJP Leader Vinay Katiyar Demands Ban On Entry Of Muslims In Gyanvapi, Calls Asaduddin Owaisi Insane
India.com News Desk | May 28, 2022 10:16 PM IST
Katiyar said that the entry of Muslims into Gyanvapi should be completely banned. Calling AIMIM
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2022-05-28T11:16:29+00:00
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Gyanvapi Masjid Thi, Aur Qayamat Tak Rahegi: Asaduddin Owaisi | WATCH
India.com News Desk | May 16, 2022 3:09 PM IST
Taking to Twitter, the AIMIM chief shared a video, wherein he can be heard saying that Muslims in
Gyanvapi Masjid Thi, Aur Qayamat Tak Rahegi: Asaduddin Owaisi | WATCH
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2022-05-16T04:09:37+00:00
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Hyderabad Killing: We Don't Stand With Murderers, Says Asaduddin Owaisi
India.com News Desk | May 7, 2022 8:55 AM IST
Earlier on Thursday, Hyderabad's Saroornagar police arrested two relatives of Ashrin Sulthana alias
Hyderabad Killing: We Don't Stand With Murderers, Says Asaduddin Owaisi
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2022-05-06T21:55:06+00:00
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Video: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Gets Emotional, Breaks Down During Speech. Here's Why
India.com News Desk | April 29, 2022 6:05 PM IST
Owaisi was addressing a group of people after offering namaz in Hyderabad.
Video: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Gets Emotional, Breaks Down During Speech. Here's Why
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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi reaches Jahangirpuri
India.com News Desk | April 20, 2022 7:39 PM IST
The Hyderabad MP also attacked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and demanded that the Delhi CM
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Idhar Mat Dekho, Udhar Hi Dekho: Owaisi Schools Pak Over Hijab Row, Reminds Malala Shooting
India.com News Desk | February 9, 2022 8:15 PM IST
Earlier, Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said India was 'violating Muslim girls'
Idhar Mat Dekho, Udhar Hi Dekho: Owaisi Schools Pak Over Hijab Row, Reminds Malala Shooting
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Amit Shah Requests Asaduddin Owaisi to 'Accept Z Cover' as Security Threat Still Persists
India.com News Desk | February 7, 2022 4:16 PM IST
On February 4, the Centre had accorded 'Z' category of security to the AIMIM Chief following a
Amit Shah Requests Asaduddin Owaisi to 'Accept Z Cover' as Security Threat Still Persists
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Asaduddin Owaisi Accorded With Z Category Security With Immediate Effect: Report
India.com News Desk | February 4, 2022 12:36 PM IST
The attack took place on Thursday when Owaisi's vehicle was near the Chhijarsi toll plaza on the
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2022-02-04T01:36:18+00:00
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Asaduddin Owaisi's Car Attacked in UP, 3-4 Rounds of Bullet Shots Fired; AIMIM Chief Escapes Unhurt
India.com News Desk | February 3, 2022 7:14 PM IST
Four rounds of bullets were fired at the vehicle of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
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2022-02-03T08:14:15+00:00
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AIMIM To Contest On 100 Seats In UP Assembly Polls, Babu Kushwaha To Be CM Candidate of Alliance: Owaisi
India.com News Desk | January 29, 2022 5:59 PM IST
Elections to the 403 assembly constituencies in Uttar Pradesh will be held in seven phases starting
AIMIM To Contest On 100 Seats In UP Assembly Polls, Babu Kushwaha To Be CM Candidate of Alliance: Owaisi
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2022-01-29T06:59:59+00:00
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UP Elections 2022: Asaduddin Owaisi Forges Alliance With Babu Kushwaha, Bharat Mukti Morcha; Proposes 2 CMs, 3 Dy CMs Formula
India.com News Desk | January 22, 2022 3:50 PM IST
Earlier, Owaisi had announced an alliance with the Om Prakash Rajbhar's Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj
UP Elections 2022: Asaduddin Owaisi Forges Alliance With Babu Kushwaha, Bharat Mukti Morcha; Proposes 2 CMs,
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T20 World Cup: AIMIM Leader Asaduddin Owaisi Reacts Ahead of India-Pakistan Game, Says 'Indians Being Killed in Kashmir' | WATCH VIDEO
India.com Sports Desk | October 20, 2021 7:52 AM IST
India vs Pakistan, T20 WC: The AIMIM leader during his address in Hyderabad also said Pakistan is
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Gandhi-Savarkar Row: Don't Think Mahatma Gandhi is Father of Nation, Says Veer Savarkar's Grandson | WATCH
India.com News Desk | October 13, 2021 6:27 PM IST
Reacting to Rajnath Singh's speech, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi earlier alleged that the BJP will
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