South Goa, June 25 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday hit out at AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, alleging that his remarks on citizenship and the passport issue were aimed at "provocation" and spreading misinformation, while reiterating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) treats all communities equally.

Rijiju said Owaisi frequently targets the BJP due to political differences.

Speaking to ANI in Cavelossim, Rijiju said, "Owaisi says this to provoke. He doesn't like the BJP, so he keeps maligning it. For the BJP, people of every religion and every caste are equal. Our philosophy is that justice is for all, appeasement to none."

He said the government had only explained procedural requirements and not altered citizenship rules....