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Last Updated:<\/span>September 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/time><\/p>\nAIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi defended ‘I Love Muhammad’ posters amid row, questioning criticism when similar banners for Mahadev or PM Modi are accepted.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nOwaisi questioned the double standards of critics amid the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row. (PTI file photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\nAIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday defended \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 posters, saying those who are opposing it are \u201cagainst love”. He further questioned why similar messages celebrating other figures are accepted while those referencing the Prophet are being criticised.<\/p>\nReacting to the \u2018I love Mahadev\u2019 campaign launched amid the ongoing poster row, Owaisi said, \u201cIt is very good.”<\/p>\n\n\nVIDEO | Purnea: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi<\/a>) reacts to the \u2018I Love Muhammad row, \u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/owF5XOMWfU<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a problem?,” Owaisi asked while addressing reporters in Bihar\u2019s Purnea district.<\/p>\nIn a lighthearted tone, the Hyderabad MP suggested playing the song \u201cMohabbat Zindabad” from the film Mughal-E-Azam for those objecting to the slogan.<\/p>\nThe AIMIM Chief stated that if groups can put up banners reading \u201cHappy Birthday Prime Minister,” then there is no reason for an \u201cI Love Prophet Muhammad” poster to be treated as problematic.<\/p>\n\u201cI think we have to play the \u2018Mohabbat Zindabad\u2019 song from Mughal-E-Azam for these people\u2026 If there can be a \u2018Happy Birthday PM Modi\u2019 poster then why it can\u2019t be \u2018I Love Prophet Muhammad\u2019 poster?,” he added.<\/p>\nWhat Is \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Row?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe slogan \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur\u2019s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\nThe controversy began when a group displayed an \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a \u201cnew tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.<\/p>\nThe incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nManisha Roy<\/a><\/p>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Owaisi questioned the double standards of critics amid the ‘I Love Muhammad’ row. (PTI file photo)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n
AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday defended \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 posters, saying those who are opposing it are \u201cagainst love”. He further questioned why similar messages celebrating other figures are accepted while those referencing the Prophet are being criticised.<\/p>\n
Reacting to the \u2018I love Mahadev\u2019 campaign launched amid the ongoing poster row, Owaisi said, \u201cIt is very good.”<\/p>\n
\nVIDEO | Purnea: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi<\/a>) reacts to the \u2018I Love Muhammad row, \u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/owF5XOMWfU<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a problem?,” Owaisi asked while addressing reporters in Bihar\u2019s Purnea district.<\/p>\nIn a lighthearted tone, the Hyderabad MP suggested playing the song \u201cMohabbat Zindabad” from the film Mughal-E-Azam for those objecting to the slogan.<\/p>\nThe AIMIM Chief stated that if groups can put up banners reading \u201cHappy Birthday Prime Minister,” then there is no reason for an \u201cI Love Prophet Muhammad” poster to be treated as problematic.<\/p>\n\u201cI think we have to play the \u2018Mohabbat Zindabad\u2019 song from Mughal-E-Azam for these people\u2026 If there can be a \u2018Happy Birthday PM Modi\u2019 poster then why it can\u2019t be \u2018I Love Prophet Muhammad\u2019 poster?,” he added.<\/p>\nWhat Is \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Row?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe slogan \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur\u2019s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\nThe controversy began when a group displayed an \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a \u201cnew tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.<\/p>\nThe incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nManisha Roy<\/a><\/p>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
VIDEO | Purnea: AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi<\/a>) reacts to the \u2018I Love Muhammad row, \u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/owF5XOMWfU<\/a>\u2014 Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 26, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a problem?,” Owaisi asked while addressing reporters in Bihar\u2019s Purnea district.<\/p>\nIn a lighthearted tone, the Hyderabad MP suggested playing the song \u201cMohabbat Zindabad” from the film Mughal-E-Azam for those objecting to the slogan.<\/p>\nThe AIMIM Chief stated that if groups can put up banners reading \u201cHappy Birthday Prime Minister,” then there is no reason for an \u201cI Love Prophet Muhammad” poster to be treated as problematic.<\/p>\n\u201cI think we have to play the \u2018Mohabbat Zindabad\u2019 song from Mughal-E-Azam for these people\u2026 If there can be a \u2018Happy Birthday PM Modi\u2019 poster then why it can\u2019t be \u2018I Love Prophet Muhammad\u2019 poster?,” he added.<\/p>\nWhat Is \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Row?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe slogan \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur\u2019s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\nThe controversy began when a group displayed an \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a \u201cnew tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.<\/p>\nThe incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nManisha Roy<\/a><\/p>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\u201cIf there is a \u2018I Love Mahadev\u2019 group then what is the problem? What is anti-national here? What sort of violence this promotes? If the word is \u2018Love\u2019 then why is anyone having a problem?,” Owaisi asked while addressing reporters in Bihar\u2019s Purnea district.<\/p>\n
In a lighthearted tone, the Hyderabad MP suggested playing the song \u201cMohabbat Zindabad” from the film Mughal-E-Azam for those objecting to the slogan.<\/p>\n
The AIMIM Chief stated that if groups can put up banners reading \u201cHappy Birthday Prime Minister,” then there is no reason for an \u201cI Love Prophet Muhammad” poster to be treated as problematic.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think we have to play the \u2018Mohabbat Zindabad\u2019 song from Mughal-E-Azam for these people\u2026 If there can be a \u2018Happy Birthday PM Modi\u2019 poster then why it can\u2019t be \u2018I Love Prophet Muhammad\u2019 poster?,” he added.<\/p>\n
What Is \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Row?<\/strong><\/p>\nThe slogan \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur\u2019s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\nThe controversy began when a group displayed an \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a \u201cnew tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.<\/p>\nThe incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/span><\/p>\nManisha Roy<\/a><\/p>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The slogan \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019, which first appeared during a Barawafat (Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi) procession in Kanpur\u2019s Rawatpur on September 4, has since sparked protests and street processions by Muslim groups across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.<\/p>\n
The controversy began when a group displayed an \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 banner along the Barawafat route, which drew objections from local Hindu groups. They alleged that a \u201cnew tradition” was being introduced in a space historically used for religious celebrations. Police intervened promptly to defuse tensions.<\/p>\n
The incident triggered a wave of demonstrations in cities like Lucknow, Bareilly, Kaushambi, Unnao, Kashipur, and Hyderabad, some of which led to clashes with police.<\/p>\n
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Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nManisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com’s general desk. She comes with an experience of over 5 years in media industry. She covers politics and other hard news. She can be contacted at Manisha.Roy@nw18… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nLocation :<\/span><\/p>\nBihar, India, India<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nSeptember 26, 2025, 13:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> ‘What\u2019s Anti-National About Love?\u2019: Owaisi Defends \u2018I Love Muhammad\u2019 Posters Amid Row<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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