Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has sharply criticized the recent comments made by Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), which seemed to extend an olive branch to the Muslim community. Owaisi dismissed these remarks as 'cheap talk' and 'loose talk,' suggesting they are merely designed to appeal to audiences in the United States and Gulf nations.

Owaisi rejected the RSS's attempts at outreach, asserting that there exists a significant ideological divide between the organization and the Muslim community. He quoted Rudyard Kipling to emphasize that Hindutva and Muslim identity in India are fundamentally incompatible, stating, 'Never shall the twain meet.' He believes that no amount of public relations can mask the RSS's long-standing positions that threaten the rights and safety of Muslims in India.

Mohan Bhagwat's recent statements promoting unity among communities have garnered attention, but Owaisi remains skeptical. He argues that such declarations do not confront the real discrimination and hostility that Muslims endure. Owaisi contends that if the RSS genuinely seeks peace and unity, it should advocate for meaningful policy changes rather than just delivering eloquent speeches.

Owaisi's response resonates with a broader sentiment among various Muslim leaders who view the RSS's outreach efforts with suspicion. He claims that mere rhetoric cannot counteract the systematic marginalization of Muslims in India.