'Country Babur came from': Owaisi takes dig at PM Modi's Uzbek honour
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized PM Narendra Modi after he received Uzbekistan's highest state honour. Owaisi highlighted the irony of the award given the historical connection between Uzbekistan and Babur, a figure often criticized by the BJP.
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The statement reflects ongoing political tensions in India regarding historical narratives and the use of Mughal history in contemporary political discourse.
NEW DELHI: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi took a dig at the BJP after Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan's highest state honour.PM Modi was presented with the Order of "Oliy Darajali Dustlik" by Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his two-day state visit to the Central Asian country. The honour is Uzbekistan's highest state award.Reacting to the recognition, Owaisi pointed to Uzbekistan's historical connection with Babur, who he said was born in the Fergana Valley in present-day Uzbekistan and founded the Mughal Empire in India."I congratulate the BJP; the very country from which Babur came to India has conferred an award upon the Prime Minister. The Fergana Valley is in Uzbekistan. Wherever the Prime Minister goes these days, he returns with an award. Congratulations. You used to hurl so many insults in Babur's name, yet the people of that very country are now honoring you with an award.
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