Pro-Israel Posters Stuck, Black Ink Thrown Outside Owaisi’s Residence in Delhi

In a startling incident, a group of five men targeted the residence of Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), in Delhi. On Thursday evening, these individuals pasted posters outside his house demanding his suspension from the Lok Sabha. The residence, located on 34 Ashoka Road in Central Delhi, became a focal point for this act of protest around 9 PM.

The posters bore slogans like "Bharat Mata Ki Jai," "I stand with Israel," and "Owaisi should be suspended," signaling a clear political message. According to a police officer, four men were seen affixing three posters to the entry gate and wall of Owaisi's home. A video of the incident surfaced online, showing one of the men urging the youth of India to unite against Owaisi, criticizing him for not saying "Bharat Mata Ki Jai."

The Delhi Police were quick to arrive at the scene and remove the posters, but by that time, the perpetrators had fled. Efforts are now underway to identify the culprits and take legal action against them. This incident has added fuel to the fire already burning due to Owaisi's recent actions in the Lok Sabha.

Earlier in the week, Owaisi sparked controversy by saying "Jai Palestine" while taking his oath as a member of the Lok Sabha. This statement did not sit well with many, especially among BJP MPs, leading to a significant uproar.

In response to the vandalism, Owaisi took to social media to express his frustration and concern. "Some ‘unknown miscreants’ vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted. When I asked @DelhiPolice officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness," Owaisi wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Tagging Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Owaisi questioned the safety measures in place for MPs. "This is happening under your oversight. Please tell us if MPs’ safety will be guaranteed or not," he wrote. Owaisi's posts further challenged those responsible for the vandalism, labeling their actions as cowardly. "To the two-bit goons who keep targeting my house: this does not scare me. Stop this Savarkar-type cowardly behaviour and be men enough to face me. Do not scurry away after throwing some ink or pelting a few stones," he added.

The incident has drawn attention to the heightened political tensions and the polarized atmosphere in India. The support for Israel, as seen in the posters, contrasts sharply with Owaisi's pro-Palestine stance, reflecting the deep divides within the country's political and social landscape. The Delhi Police are continuing their investigation, but the incident underscores the broader issues of security and the increasing aggressiveness in political discourse.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how it will impact the broader political climate and whether measures will be taken to ensure the safety and security of public figures amidst such contentious times.