Hyderabad: Hyderabad District Congress Committee president Syed Khalid Saifullah on Tuesday accused the Owaisi brothers of following a political approach centred on exclusion and concentrated authority, and said it reflected Manusmriti ideology.
He made these remarks during an Ambedkar Jayanti programme at Narsing Nagar on Uppuguda Station Road in the Old City. The Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee had called for the event. Congress leaders, party workers and local residents attended in large numbers.
While addressing the gathering, Saifullah said the Owaisi Manusmriti ideology stood in direct opposition to the principles of equality, justice and fraternity laid down by Dr B R Ambedkar. He noted that Ambedkar dedicated his life to securing equal rights and dignity for all sections of society. Therefore, any framework that concentrates power in a few hands contradicts the spirit of the Constitution.
Referring to earlier remarks, Saifullah cited a statement attributed to late AIMIM leader Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, who had said, “Siyasat hamare ghar ki laundi hai”. According to him, the comment reflected a belief that political power remained confined within a single family.
Claims of continuity in Owaisi Manusmriti ideology
Saifullah alleged that Asaduddin Owaisi and Akbaruddin Owaisi continued the same political approach. He said they projected an image that electoral defeat was unlikely. He added that such messaging reinforced the perception of restricted political space.
According to him, this pattern mirrored Owaisi Manusmriti ideology, where authority remains limited to a select group while others stay excluded. He said Ambedkar opposed such hierarchical systems throughout his life.
Saifullah said Ambedkar’s struggle extended beyond caste discrimination and addressed all forms of inequality. He explained that Ambedkar aimed to establish a social order grounded in justice, equality and fraternity.
He urged people to question exclusionary systems and support democratic politics based on fairness and equal participation. He added that the Congress party represented inclusive governance and broader social representation.
Leaders at the programme paid floral tributes to Ambedkar. Participants also conducted a collective reading of the Preamble to the Constitution. Several speakers highlighted Ambedkar’s role in shaping modern India.
Speakers said his ideas remained relevant in the current context. They emphasised the need to safeguard constitutional values and ensure justice across all sections of society.
Saifullah also recalled the Mahad Satyagraha and said Ambedkar burned the Manusmriti on December 25, 1927, to protest caste discrimination and social injustice. He described the act as a direct stand against inequality and oppression.
He said the incident occurred during the Mahad Conference, where Ambedkar led a movement seeking equal access to public resources such as the Chavadar Tank. He added that associate Gangadhar Neelkanth Sahastrabuddhe moved the resolution to burn the Manusmriti.
Saifullah said Ambedkar Jayanti serves not only as a remembrance day but also as a reminder of constitutional values. He urged people to follow those principles and support inclusive and democratic politics.