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India News Live Updates: ‘Targeting Muslim women’: Asaduddin Owaisi on BJP’s demand for verification of burqa-clad voters

Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM), has spoken out against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) demand for the verification of burqa-clad voters. Owaisi stated that the Election Commission has clear rules for voter verification and that singling out Muslim women in this manner is discriminatory.

The controversy arose as the BJP called for the verification of burqa-clad voters in an attempt to prevent voter fraud. However, Owaisi criticized this move, stating that it unfairly targets Muslim women and infringes on their right to vote freely.

Owaisi’s comments come amidst a heated political climate in India, with the Lok Sabha elections in full swing. The issue of voter verification has become a contentious topic, with various parties expressing concerns about the integrity of the electoral process.

As the debate continues, it remains to be seen how the Election Commission will address the issue of voter verification and ensure that all citizens are able to exercise their right to vote without discrimination. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.