Hyderabad, March 6 -- AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi criticised the PM Modi-led Central government over the reported use of public funds for an event where Islamophobic and hate speeches targeting Muslims were reportedly made, including calls for the deportation of Muslims and the establishment of a "Hindu Rashtra".

Owaisi questioned why Rs 63 lakh of taxpayer money was reportedly allocated for the programme and asked why public funds should be used to support events where such remarks were allegedly made.

"Remarks were made pushing the idea of pressuring Muslims to quit their faith using the government's power. They back off when asked to provide funds to mid-day meals in government schools but fund such organisations," ...