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Asaduddin Owaisi's Speech in Lok Sabha On Completion of 150 years of Vande Mataram

Asaduddin Owaisi participated in Lok Sabha debate on Completion of 150 years of Vande Mataram , arguing that while he loves his country, patriotism cannot be tested by the singing of a specific song, especially if it conflicts with religious beliefs. Key Highlights of the Speech: Constitutional Argument: Owaisi began by reminding the House that the Constitution of India begins with "We, the People" and not with the name of any deity or "Bharat Mata." He cited the Preamble, which guarantees liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship. He argued that forcing a citizen to worship a goddess or deity is a violation of these constitutional rights. Religious Freedom (Article 25). He stated that as a Muslim, he believes in Tawheed (monotheism)—"La ilaha illallah" (There is no god but Allah). While he respects the country, his religion prohibits the worship of anyone or anything other than God. He emphasized that loving the country does not require worshipping it as a mother goddess. Rejection of Loyalty Tests, Owaisi strongly objected to Vande Mataram being used as a "loyalty test" for Indian Muslims. He listed several Muslim freedom fighters like Maulvi Alauddin, Turrebaz Khan, and Ashfaqulla Khan, asking if their patriotism was invalid because they did not sing this specific song. He asserted, "Don't ask us for a certificate of loyalty". Supreme Court Precedent: He referenced the Bijoe Emmanuel case (1986), where the Supreme Court ruled that expulsion of children for not singing the National Anthem (while standing respectfully) was a violation of their fundamental rights. He argued that if one cannot be forced to sing the National Anthem, one certainly cannot be forced to sing the National Song. Critique of Anandamath: Owaisi pointed out that the song originates from Bankim Chandra Chatterjee's novel Anandamath. He quoted specific pages from the novel to argue that the text contains anti-Muslim sentiments and depicts violence against Muslims, making it inappropriate to impose on them. Definition of True Patriotism: He concluded by defining what he believes true patriotism ("Hubbul Watani") entails: ending oppression, poverty, and unemployment, and stopping the exploitation of the poor. Closing: He ended his speech with inclusive slogans: "Bharat Zindabad, Hindu-Muslim Zindabad, Dalit Zindabad, Adivasi Zindabad," #sansad #vandemataram #bjp #congress #aimim #asaduddinowaisi #pmmodi #rahulgandhi #priyankagandhi Video Credit- ‪@SansadTV‬