Asaduddin Owaisi’s Sharp Attack on CM Yogi After UP Govt Moves to Withdraw Akhlaq Lynching Case

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a scathing attack on Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath after his government moved to withdraw the 2015 Akhlaq lynching case. The decision has sparked nationwide debate on justice, communal tensions, and the rule of law.

Akhlaq Lynching Case: What Happened?

On September 28, 2015, Mohammed Akhlaq, a 50-year-old Muslim man, was brutally lynched by a mob in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, over rumors of beef consumption. The incident triggered outrage, exposing deep communal divides and raising concerns over mob violence.

Initially, Akhlaq’s family accused local BJP leaders of inciting the mob, but charges were later weakened. Now, the UP government has sought to withdraw the case, citing insufficient evidence—a move that has drawn sharp criticism.

Owaisi’s Strong Condemnation

Owaisi accused the BJP government of protecting perpetrators and disregarding justice for minorities.

“In Yogi’s UP, lynching isn’t a crime if the victim is Muslim. First, they let killers go free, now they withdraw cases. Is this ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’?” he said.

The Hyderabad MP also referenced other lynching cases like Pehlu Khan, alleging systemic bias: “If you’re Muslim, your life has no value in BJP-ruled states.”

Political Backlash & Public Anger

The decision has drawn condemnation from opposition leaders and activists:
– Priyanka Gandhi (Congress): “Protecting killers over victims betrays the Constitution. Shameful!”
– UP BJP’s Defense: Minister Sidharth Nath Singh claimed, “The law must prevail—no evidence, no case.”

Legal Experts Warn of Dangerous Precedent

Senior lawyer Colin Gonsalves argued, “Withdrawing such cases emboldens mobs and weakens justice.” The NHRC had earlier called Akhlaq’s killing a “grave rights violation.” Activists fear this move erodes trust in India’s legal system.

What’s Next?

Akhlaq’s family has vowed to challenge the withdrawal in court. His son Sartaj, an IAF officer, said, “We’ll fight till justice is served.”

With UP elections nearing, the case could influence political narratives on governance and secularism.

Conclusion

Owaisi’s rebuke highlights India’s deepening socio-political divides. The Akhlaq case tests the nation’s commitment to justice—will courts intervene, or will impunity prevail?

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