Owaisi on PM Modi / Owaisi Challenges PM Modi: 'If Trump Can Do It, So Can You'

Amidst the fervent campaigning for the upcoming civic elections in Maharashtra, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. With voting scheduled for January 15, Owaisi addressed a public gathering, drawing parallels with an. Alleged American action in Venezuela to challenge PM Modi on national security and counter-terrorism efforts. His remarks have ignited a fresh political debate, adding intensity to the ongoing electoral discourse.

Owaisi's Fiery Address in Maharashtra

During his address at a rally in Mumbai, Asaduddin Owaisi, known for his assertive rhetoric, invoked international events to make a strong political statement, while he recounted an alleged incident in Venezuela, claiming that US President Donald Trump sent his forces to abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his own country and took him to the United States. Using this narrative, Owaisi directly challenged Prime Minister Modi, asserting that if the US could undertake such an action, India should also be capable of bringing the conspirators of the Mumbai blasts from Pakistan, while he emphatically stated, “If Trump can do it, you will also have to do it.

The Venezuela Analogy and a Direct Challenge to PM Modi

The AIMIM chief specifically detailed the alleged events in Venezuela to underscore his point. He stated, “Today we saw that in Venezuela, US President Donald Trump sent his army and picked up President Nicolas Maduro from his country and took him away. ” Following this, Owaisi directly addressed PM Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He challenged them, saying, “Modi ji, Amit Shah, Fadnavis ji, when Trump can send his army and abduct Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from his country, when Saudi Arabia can bomb ports in Yemen, then Modi ji, we're telling you, you also go to Pakistan and bring back those who conspired on the streets of Mumbai, be it Masood Azhar or the cruel devil of Lashkar-e-Taiba. Modi ji, if you've a 56-inch chest, then bring them back, while ” This statement was a direct jab at PM Modi's often-cited '56-inch chest' image, questioning his resolve.

'If Trump Can Do It, So Can You'

Owaisi reiterated his central argument, emphasizing that if Donald Trump, as the US President, could allegedly abduct a head of state, then Prime Minister Narendra Modi should also be able to bring the perpetrators of the Mumbai blasts back from Pakistan, while he questioned, “If Trump can do it, are you any less? When Trump can do it, you will also have to do it, because Modi had said ‘Abki Baar Trump Sarkar’. ” This remark cleverly referenced PM Modi's slogan of support for Trump during his visit to the US, using it as a tool to challenge Modi's perceived strength and capability, while owaisi implied that if Modi endorsed Trump, he should also demonstrate similar decisive action against India's adversaries.

Details of the Alleged US Action in Venezuela

According to the narrative presented by Owaisi, Saturday witnessed several explosions in Venezuela, with low-flying aircraft reportedly passing over the capital, Caracas, while immediately following these events, the Maduro government accused the United States of attacking civilian and military installations, labeling it an “imperialist attack” and calling on citizens to take to the streets. Shortly thereafter, the US military allegedly took Venezuelan President Maduro hostage and transported him to the United States. Subsequently, President Trump reportedly held a press conference, announcing that the US would administer Venezuela until a safe transfer of power could be achieved. Owaisi leveraged this specific account to question why India couldn't undertake similar decisive actions against its enemies, given the alleged precedent set by the US.

Political Ramifications and Electoral Climate

Owaisi's provocative statement is expected to create significant ripples in Maharashtra's political landscape, especially with the civic elections underway. The statement not only raises questions about PM Modi's foreign policy and national security approach but also energizes AIMIM's election campaign. Owaisi aims to position his party as a strong and decisive voice, directly challenging the government on issues of national security and terrorism, while the demand to bring back Mumbai blast conspirators is a sensitive issue in India, and by raising it, Owaisi seeks to resonate with voters. Such statements are likely to intensify the electoral atmosphere as parties engage in heated exchanges and justify their stances.

Call for Decisive Action Against Terrorism

In his speech, Owaisi specifically named Mumbai blast conspirators such as Masood Azhar and the 'cruel devil' of Lashkar-e-Taiba, while he demanded that PM Modi bring these terrorists from Pakistan to India to face justice under Indian law. This demand reflects India's long-standing anti-terrorism policy and efforts to extradite terrorists from Pakistan. Owaisi's move aims to pressure the government to take more decisive action against terrorism, especially when other nations are allegedly undertaking such 'harsh' measures internationally. It remains to be seen how the ruling party and other opposition parties will react to this bold statement.

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