Hyderabad, June 25 -- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday said NCP MLA Sana Malik is capable of defending her own remarks on polygamy and that it is for her party to address the issue, noting that the NCP is supporting the BJP-led government at the Centre.

Speaking to ANI, Owaisi said, "It is a different political party, and she's capable enough to defend herself. Moreover, her party is supporting PM Narendra Modi's party. It is for them to look into it."

A political controversy erupted in Maharashtra after NCP MLA Sana Malik's remarks in the assembly supporting polygamy drew criticism and reignited debate over Muslim personal law and women's rights.

Malik, a legislator from the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, made the comments during...