AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Thursday sparked debate over freedom of expression and minority rights, asserting that in India, one can openly say “I love Modi” but not “I love Muhammad.” His remarks came amid ongoing tensions following the violent protests in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh over 'I Love Muhammad' posters recently.

The ‘I Love Muhammad’ controversy , which began during the Barawafat procession in Kanpur on September 4, has triggered protests and rallies across several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Telangana, and Maharashtra.

The display of banners stating “I Love Muhammad” during the procession sparked objections from local Hindu groups, leading to clashes in cities such as Bareilly, Unnao, Kaushambi, Lucknow, Kashipur, and Hyderabad.

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