Archive · 16 Jan 2026
Kapil Mishra Responds to Owaisi's Hijab Remarks
Kapil Mishra, a Delhi minister, responded to Asaduddin Owaisi's statement that a woman wearing a hijab could one day become India's Prime Minister.
Mishra said that those who try to impose their religious identity on India's political leadership should be answered in their own language.
He also mentioned the situation in Iran as an example.
Owaisi, on the other hand, argued that the Indian Constitution allows any citizen to become Prime Minister, unlike Pakistan's Constitution, which restricts top posts to one religion.
Owaisi also alleged that certain elements were trying to create communal disturbances in Hyderabad.
Asaduddin Owaisi stated that a hijab-clad woman could one day become India's Prime Minister.
Kapil Mishra responded, saying those imposing religious identity should be answered in their own language.
Mishra referenced the situation in Iran as an example.
Owaisi argued that the Indian Constitution allows any citizen to become Prime Minister, unlike Pakistan's.
Owaisi alleged attempts to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad, blaming elements linked to the 'Sangh Parivar'.
- Who
- Kapil Mishra and Asaduddin Owaisi
- What
- Political remarks about religious identity and inclusivity
- When
- Recent days, with specific mentions of Thursday and Friday
- Where
- New Delhi and Hyderabad
- Why
- Response to Owaisi's statement about a hijab-clad woman becoming Prime Minister
- Speakers
- Kapil Mishra, Asaduddin Owaisi
- Context
- Owaisi's statement about a hijab-clad woman becoming PM
- Mishra's Response
- Said those imposing religious identity should be answered in their own language
- Owaisi's Claim
- Alleged attempts to disturb communal harmony in Hyderabad
- Owaisi's Argument
- Indian Constitution allows any citizen to become PM, unlike Pakistan's