Owaisi slams MoS for linking Hyderabad with terrorism

MP from Hyderabad, Asaduddin Owaisi slams MoS Kishan Reddy for linking Islam with terrorism. The Newly-appointed minister had claimed that all terror attacks have roots in Hyderabad.

New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday criticized the newly- appointed Union Minister of State for Home, Kishan Reddy for terming Hyderabad as a safe-heaven for terrorists.

Earlier, Reddy had made a controversial claim that terrorist attacks around the world have roots in the southern state.

Reacting to Reddy's statement, Owaisi said, "He has spoken in a disgraceful manner even before taking charge. Talking like this in an irresponsible manner does not suit a minister. But we expect them to talk like this because where ever they (BJP) see Muslims, they see terrorists."

"This is so unfortunate that in the last 5 years, NIA, RAW issued advisories that Hyderabad was turning into a terror hub," the Hyderabad parliamentarian said.

He also said that the BJP was jealous of the progress of Hyderabad, which is considered to be the second largest IT hub in the country.

"There is peace in Hyderabad. All religious ceremonies took place with peace and harmony here. This is the second largest software hub after Bengaluru. Why are they (BJP) so jealous of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh? They do not want to see Telangana grow," he said.

Owaisi had on Friday said that Muslims are free to follow their faith and visit mosques and should not be worried about the BJP's return to power as the Constitution guarantees freedom of religion to every citizen.

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