India will one day have hijab-clad woman as PM, says Owaisi; BJP calls remark ‘irresponsible’

MUMBAI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said a hijab-clad woman would one day become India’s prime minister as the country’s Constitution accords equal status to people from all communities, unlike in Pakistan, where members of only one faith can occupy top constitutional posts.

His remark drew a sharp reaction from the ruling BJP, which said that through his “irresponsible” statement, the Hyderabad MP was presenting only half-truth as Muslim women were against the practice of wearing hijab.

Praful Patel of NCP, an ally of the BJP, said the remark should not be taken seriously, as they are aimed solely at expanding his vote bank.(PTI)