“Not Just Enter and Kill, Enter and Stay”: Owaisi’s Strong Speech in Parliament

Asaduddin Owaisi, the president of AIMIM and Hyderabad MP, delivered a forceful speech in the Lok Sabha during the debate on Operation Sindoor and the recent Pahalgam terror attack. Speaking in simple yet impactful words, Owaisi pulled up the Union government on several fronts, repeatedly using pointed questions and emotional anecdotes.

#AIMIM प्रमुख बैरिस्टर @asadowaisi : मेरा सवाल प्रधानमंत्री@narendramodi और सरकार से यह है कि आपका ज़मीर ज़िंदा क्यों नहीं है ?
आप पाकिस्तान के साथ क्रिकेट मैच कैसे खेल सकते हैं ?
पहलगाम हमले की जवाबदेही किस पर तय होगी ?
आपकी रोकथाम नीति (deterrence policy) नाकामयाब क्यों हुई ? pic.twitter.com/D6Ow9iEVc2

— Mukarram Ali Siddiqui (@Mukarram_TheOne) July 28, 2025

Owaisi began by questioning the government’s decision to participate in an upcoming cricket match with Pakistan scheduled for September, despite having ended both trade and other diplomatic overtures after the deadly attack in Pahalgam. “When we are not giving water and not trading, how can we play a cricket match with them? Whose responsibility is it? The Pakistani army and ISI want to weaken India,” he said, directly addressing why such ties should continue in the face of violence and national grief. Owaisi’s voice echoed across the House: “…You’ve stopped trade, Pakistan’s aircraft can’t enter our airspace, their boats can’t enter our waters, trade has completely ended—direct or indirect. Then why isn’t your conscience awake? You play a cricket match with Pakistan? We’re not even giving them water—we’ve stopped 80% of Pakistan’s water… Mera zameer to gawara nahi karta ki main us match ko dekhuga (My conscience does not allow me to watch that match)”.

He did not stop there. Owaisi raised tough questions about internal security and intelligence failures that led to the Pahalgam tragedy, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. He stated, “The government must clarify how terrorists managed to infiltrate a popular tourist destination like Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley. Such failures undermine public trust in our national security measures.” Recalling earlier terror attacks, he declared that enough is enough: “Pulwama happened, Uri happened, Pathankot happened, and Reasi happened. All Opposition parties are telling the government. Just finish this”.

Taking the debate further, Owaisi addressed the government’s policy regarding Pakistan. He said India must not simply “enter and kill” terrorists, but “enter and stay.” Owaisi asserted, “BJP says ‘ghar mein ghus ke…’. I am saying ‘ghar mein ghus ke baith jao’. This terrorism needs to end”. He also memorably said, “Move in and stay there,” strongly hinting at a more robust territorial stance regarding Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

On issues of representation and social justice, Owaisi criticized the lack of adequate Muslim and OBC voices in the Parliament. “Is my identity just to cast a vote and sleep on my grave? Is this social justice that only 4% of Muslims win and come?” he asked, lamenting that Muslims, despite being 14% of the population, are seriously underrepresented in the Lok Sabha. He reminded the government and country, “Our founding fathers had explicitly said that it is the duty of the majority to ensure that the minorities are elected in a representative manner.”

Owaisi referred to the recent spate of mob lynchings, demolition of Muslim houses, and paper leak scams, stating, “Since June 4, there have been 6 reported cases of mob lynchings. Recently, 11 Muslim families lost their houses to bulldozer culture under the pretext of ‘living on encroached land’. Is my identity just to vote?”

He also demanded the government break the 50% threshold on reservation and bring a bill for the same, saying, “if the government wants, it can pass the bill in the monsoon session easily, as all the MPs will support it”.

Through his speech, Owaisi forcefully reminded both government and people about the importance of accountability, honest debate, and the real purpose of Parliament. “Parliament is there to discuss and to debate. As the old saying goes… in Parliamentary democracy… the Opposition must have its say, and the government must have its way. Unfortunately, the government gets away by not having a debate in Parliament. Basically, they escape their responsibilities by not having a discussion,” he said.

Owaisi’s latest address in Parliament reflects his uncompromising stance on national security, social justice, and minority rights, with every line making a bold point—often with simple, powerful language that resonated in the House.

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