Patna, Jan 6 (NationPress) Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh sharply criticized AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi regarding the 'love jihad' discourse, accusing him of fostering a 'jihadi mindset'.

During a press conference in Patna, the Begusarai MP emphasized that Owaisi's call for presenting data on love jihad in Parliament should primarily be addressed in Hyderabad, where AIMIM has significant political influence.

Singh asserted that the matter transcends personal relationships, alleging it is part of a meticulous plan.

'This is not love jihad under the guise of love. It is a calculated Ghazwa-e-Hind. Love jihad, land jihad, spitting jihad - these are interconnected jihads,' Singh stated.

The Union Minister further criticized Owaisi's political ideology as divisive, commenting that if the 'ghost of Jinnah' has possessed anyone in India, it will ultimately fail.

He affirmed that no force would be permitted to divide the nation again.

'Despite any conspiracies, India will not be partitioned once more,' emphasized Union Minister Singh.

In response to the broader debate, Owaisi, during an earlier address in Amravati, Maharashtra, challenged the Central government to provide tangible data about love jihad in Parliament.

'If an adult is making their own decision, then our preferences do not matter. If love jihad is occurring, present the data in Parliament. Supply records from all states where such claims are made,' Owaisi demanded.

He further questioned the definition of love jihad, accusing the government of distracting from critical issues like employment.

'The youth in this country require jobs, but instead, you are attempting to divert their focus,' Owaisi added.

Giriraj Singh also strongly countered allegations from Maulana Arshad Madani, president of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, who claimed the Central government is trying to modify the Constitution.

Singh dismissed the accusation, stating, 'The Central government aims to make India genuinely Indian, while Madani seeks to impose Sharia law in the country.'

However, Maulana Arshad Madani maintained that the politics of hatred is driving the nation towards instability.

He cautioned that communal forces, motivated by power, are attempting to undermine the Constitution and erode India's secular identity.

'Politics of hatred does not embody patriotism; it is a betrayal of the nation's peace and harmony. Those who propagate hatred in the name of religion cannot authentically represent religion,' Madani stated.

This exchange illustrates the intensifying political rhetoric surrounding identity, religion, and constitutional values as national discussions escalate.