Fadnavis and Owaisi Clash Over 'Vote Jihad' Remarks in Maharashtra Election Campaign

The verbal duel intensifies as Maharashtra's Deputy CM and AIMIM Chief exchange accusations ahead of the November 20 assembly elections.

Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis accused AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi's ideological ancestors of being 'Razakars' who supported the British.
Owaisi countered by claiming his ancestors fought against the British, while Fadnavis's ancestors wrote 'love letters' to them.
Fadnavis's 'vote jihad' comment was meant to rally support for the BJP by framing the election as a 'dharma yuddha' or religious war.
Owaisi criticized the BJP's loss in recent elections, questioning the use of 'jihad' rhetoric when votes were not secured.
The Maharashtra assembly elections are set for November 20, with votes to be counted on November 23, as political tensions rise.