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BJP’s Navneet Rana Seeks Owaisi’s Disqualification After ‘Jai Palestine’ Slogan In Parliament

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has acknowledged receiving complaints from some members about Owaisi's mention of Palestine. The issue has sparked

The political atmosphere in India has become highly charged following AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi’s controversial slogan of ‘Jai Palestine’ during the oath-taking ceremony in Parliament. This incident has triggered a significant political uproar, with BJP leader and former Amravati MP Navneet Rana taking a firm stance against Owaisi’s actions. Rana has formally written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, urging the cancellation of Owaisi’s parliamentary membership.

In her letter, Rana asserted that Owaisi expressed allegiance to another nation instead of India during his oath-taking ceremony by raising the slogan ‘Jai Palestine.’ The former Maharashtra MP argued that this act warrants the cancellation of Owaisi’s membership from the Lok Sabha. She cited Articles 102 and 103 of the Constitution to support her demand, emphasizing that Owaisi’s actions are grounds for disqualification.

“By raising the slogan of ‘Jai Palestine’ during his oath, Owaisi has shown allegiance to a foreign nation, which is a clear violation of the oath of office and the Constitution,” Rana stated in her letter. She also stressed that such actions undermine the integrity of the Indian Parliament and should not be tolerated.

Meanwhile, a convention of Hindu leaders in Goa has also demanded the disqualification of Owaisi for “hailing Palestine” after taking oath as a Member of Parliament. The Hindu leaders adopted a resolution against the Hyderabad MP at the 12th Edition of Vaishvik Hindu Rashtra Mahotsav, currently underway in Ponda taluka of South Goa. Ramesh Shinde, national spokesperson of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti, echoed Rana’s sentiments, citing constitutional grounds for disqualification.

“Article 102 D of the Constitution of India states that a person shall be disqualified from being a member of either House of Parliament if he shows allegiance to a foreign State,” Shinde remarked.

The incident occurred on Tuesday, June 25, when Owaisi hailed a conflict-hit West Asian country after taking oath as a member of the 18th Lok Sabha, triggering an uproar from the treasury benches that led to the Chair ordering the remarks be expunged. Despite the controversy, Owaisi defended his actions, telling reporters, “There is nothing wrong in me saying ‘Jai Bheem, Jai Meem, Jai Telangana, Jai Palestine’.”

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has acknowledged receiving complaints from some members about Owaisi’s mention of Palestine. The issue has sparked a broader debate about the appropriateness of political expressions during parliamentary procedures and the limits of free speech within the legislative context.

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