New Delhi [India], December 9: Asaduddin Owaisi, the chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), reacted strongly on Monday to purported remarks made by a High Court judge, who was quoted as saying, “The country will run as per the wishes of its majority.” Owaisi emphasized that the Constitution of India demands “judicial independence and impartiality.”
Owaisi pointed out that the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) had been banned multiple times in the past and that it is linked to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), an organization that was once banned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for being a “force of hate and violence.” He expressed concern over the judge attending a conference organized by such an entity, adding, “This ‘speech’ can be easily rebutted, but it’s more important to remind his honour that the Constitution of India expects judicial independence and impartiality.”
The AIMIM chief further stated that impartiality, independence, fairness, and reasonableness in decision-making are foundational principles of the judiciary. He clarified, “The Constitution of India is not majoritarian but a democratic one. In a democracy, the rights of the minority are protected. As Dr. Ambedkar put it, ‘Just as a King has no Divine Right to rule, a majority has no Divine Right to rule.'”
Owaisi also highlighted that the judge’s alleged comments raise concerns about the impartiality of the judiciary, particularly with respect to the collegium system. He questioned, “How can a minority party expect justice from someone who participates in VHP’s programs?”
Earlier, on December 7, Owaisi had launched a sharp critique of the central government amidst growing petitions claiming that temples lie beneath mosques across India. He accused the ruling party of having an “invisible hand” behind organizations like “Vahini,” “Parishad,” and “Sena.”
In a post on social media, Owaisi stated, “No nation can become a ‘superpower’ if 14 percent of its population faces constant pressures. The people of India are being pushed into fights over history where none existed. Behind every ‘Vahini,’ ‘Parishad,’ ‘Sena,’ etc., there is the invisible hand of the ruling party. They have a duty to defend the Places of Worship Act and put an end to these false disputes.”