Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday responded to AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's "hijab-clad woman as PM" statement, saying that even though it is constitutionally possible, India, being a Hindu nation, will see a Hindu person becoming the Prime Minister of the country.
Congress leader Imran Masood on Saturday disagreed with AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's "hijab-clad woman as PM" remarks and said that the latter's statement is like "seeing stars during the day."
"Asaduddin Owaisi, there is no vacancy for the Prime Minister's slot. Narendra Modi's popularity is known to one and all. First, let your members of parliament be elected, then dream about a Prime Minister," Shaina NC told ANI.
Highlighting the inclusivity of the Indian Constitution, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi said that one day a hijab-clad daughter will become the Prime Minister of India.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the past year was "about listening to our people", standing firmly beside them, and speaking truth to power and that the coming year will be a continuation of this fight.
In an important move to honour India's cultural diversity and linguistic heritage, the sixth session (winter session) of the 18th Lok Sabha witnessed the glory of India's regional languages when Members extensively used the simultaneous interpretation service available in all 22 languages
He asserted that India is a diverse nation and asked who Mohan Bhagwat is to dictate to the country. Raja noted that the RSS opposed the tricolour flag.
Shivakumar's remarks come as the Congress intensifies its campaign against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government over alleged vote manipulation and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The AIMIM chief said that citizens cannot be forced to show reverence to any deity and added that no "loyalty certificates" should be demanded from citizens.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, speaking at a temple gathering in Udupi, praised Sanatan Dharma and stressed that Hindus must first learn to protect the religion themselves and raise their voices so that no one dares to attack it.
Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu attended a program organised by the Scheduled Castes (SC) Welfare Department of the Government of Tripura at Ujjayanta Palace in Agartala to mark the 70th death anniversary of BR Ambedkar.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha on Saturday accused the BJP of repeatedly using religion to provoke voters, while praising West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's leadership and popularity across the state.