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AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi defended ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters amid row, questioning criticism when similar banners for Mahadev or PM Modi are accepted.
Owaisi questioned the double standards of critics amid the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row. (PTI file photo)
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday defended ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters, saying those who are opposing it are “against love”. He further questioned why similar messages celebrating other figures are accepted while those referencing the Prophet are being criticised.
Reacting to the ‘I love Mahadev’ campaign launched amid the ongoing poster row, Owaisi said, “It is very good.”
VIDEO | Purnea: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) reacts to the ‘I Love Muhammad row, “If there is a ‘I Love Mahadev’ group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is ‘Love’ then why is anyone having a… pic.twitter.com/owF5XOMWfU— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 26, 2025
“If there is a ‘I Love Mahadev’ group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is ‘Love’ then why is anyone having a problem?,” Owaisi asked while addressing reporters in Bihar’s Purnea district.
In a lighthearted tone, the Hyderabad MP suggested playing the song “Mohabbat Zindabad” from the film Mughal-E-Azam for those objecting to the slogan.
The AIMIM Chief stated that if groups can put up banners reading “Happy Birthday Prime Minister,” then there is no reason for an “I Love Prophet Muhammad” poster to be treated as problematic.
“I think we have to play the ‘Mohabbat Zindabad’ song from Mughal-E-Azam for these people… If there can be a ‘Happy Birthday PM Modi’ poster then why it can’t be ‘I Love Prophet Muhammad’ poster?,” he added.
What Is ‘I Love Muhammad’ Row?
The slogan ‘I Love Muhammad’, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur’s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.
The controversy began when a group displayed an ‘I Love Muhammad’ banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a “new tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.
The incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.
Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More
Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More
Bihar, India, India
September 26, 2025, 13:51 IST
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