'This does not scare me': Asaduddin Owaisi alleges Delhi residence vandalised with black ink

I have now lost count of the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted, remarked the Hyderabad MP.

Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi alleged on June 27 that his Delhi residence was vandalised with black ink by unknown miscreants.

Taking to microblogging site X, Owaisi expressed his frustration and outrage over the repeated targeting of his residence.

"Some ‘unknown miscreants’ vandalized my house with black ink today. I have now lost count of the number of times my Delhi residence has been targeted. When I asked Delhi Police officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness," he wrote.

Owaisi also called out Home Minister Amit Shah and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, questioning whether the safety of Members of Parliament can be guaranteed.

He wrote, "(Home Minister) Amit Shah, this is happening under your oversight. (Speaker) Om Birla, please tell us if MPs’ safety will be guaranteed or not".

He further wrote, "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".

Some “unknown miscreants” vandalised my house with black ink today. I have now lost count the number of times my Delhi residence has targeted. When I asked @DelhiPolice officials how this was happening right under their nose, they expressed helplessness. @AmitShah this is… pic.twitter.com/LmOuXu6W63

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) June 27, 2024

This attack is not an isolated incident, Owaisi's Delhi residence has been targeted multiple times. The frequent attacks on his property have drawn criticism from various quarters, with calls for stricter security protocols and accountability from law enforcement agencies.

Last August, two glass panels on a door of Owaisi’s residence in the high-security area of Ashoka Road were found broken. Prior to that, in February, miscreants had thrown stones and damaged his nameplate at the entrance. Owaisi noted in a tweet back then that it was the fourth such attack on his residence since 2014.

Owaisi recently took the oath of office in the new 18th Lok Sabha, where he stirred controversy by concluding his speech with "Jai Palestine" instead of the customary "Jai Hind". This has sparked debates and further polarised opinions about his political stance and priorities.