While taking his parliamentary oath, AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi ended with the words "Jai Palestine", sparking criticism from Union Ministers G Kishan Reddy and Kiren Rijiju. Reddy labelled the statement as against the rules of the House and stated that Owaisi does not say "Bharat Mata ki Jai" while living in India. Rijiju also expressed his disapproval, stating that praising another country during the oath-taking ceremony is inappropriate. Meanwhile, Owaisi defended his statement, citing Mahatma Gandhi's views on Palestine and the ongoing conflict in the region.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi created uproar in the Lok Sabha after he chanted 'Jai Palestine' during his swearing-in ceremony as MP. The BJP members immediately objected and demanded to expunge the slogan from the records. The issue took a political turn as Union Ministers Radha Mohan Singh, Kiren Rijiju, and G. Kishan Reddy condemned Owaisi's remarks and questioned his loyalty to the Constitution. Owaisi, on the other hand, stood by his statement and argued that it was not against the Constitution.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi sparked controversy by saying "Jai Palestine" during his oath as an MP in the lower house of the Parliament. Owaisi has been vocal about his support for Palestine, and has previously urged India to support the country in international forums. As he faced backlash for his statement, Owaisi reminded others to also listen to their own oaths and pointed to Mahatma Gandhi's stance on Palestine.