Owaisi’s ‘Young PM’ Remark Sparks Political Row; BJP, Congress Say People Decide India’s Prime Minister

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s remark that a “young person should become the Prime Minister” has triggered sharp reactions from leaders across the political spectrum. Speaking at a public rally, Owaisi said his party would work towards seeing a 40 or 45-year-old become the Prime Minister in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections instead of an 80-year-old leader. BJP and Congress leaders responded by saying that in a democracy, it is the people of India who decide who becomes the Prime Minister, regardless of age.

Owaisi Calls for Young Leadership Ahead of 2029 Elections

Addressing a public rally on Saturday, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi highlighted India’s young population.

He said:

“In India, 65 per cent of our population is under the age of 35, and 50 per cent of India’s population is under the age of 25. Our effort will be that, in the coming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, our party will nominate young people as its candidates so that they can speak for you fearlessly.”

Owaisi further stated:

“Our effort will be that when the 2029 elections are held, not an 80-year-old man becomes the Prime Minister of India, but a 40 or 45 year-old young person becomes the Prime Minister of this country. This will be our endeavour.”

BJP Reacts to Owaisi’s Young PM Statement

Reacting to the AIMIM chief’s remarks, BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo questioned why Owaisi was focusing on age.

He said:

“I don’t know why he is so concerned about age. The President of the United States is aged over 80 years and continues to remain in the spotlight. I think Owaisi is trying to build a narrative. He only does politics in the name of Muslims and appeasement.”

Pratul Shah Deo also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying:

“We are proud that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has emerged as the fasting growing economy in the world.”

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BJP Leader RP Singh Defends PM Modi

BJP leader RP Singh accused Owaisi and other opposition leaders of attempting to gain political mileage by using young people.

He said:

“The way PM Modi is concerned about the students and youths of the country, no Prime Minister of any country has done so far.”

Congress Says People Decide the Prime Minister

Responding to the controversy, Congress leader Rakesh Sinha stressed that India is a democracy where both elderly and young candidates are free to contest elections.

He said:

“In a democracy, the winning party chooses its leader. They are free to choose anyone. That is the beauty of democracy. Ultimately, it is the people of the country, not any political party, who decide who will become the Prime Minister.”

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat Backs Democratic Freedom

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said every individual has the right to express opinions in a democracy.

While referring to Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi as a “visionary leader” playing a major role in nation building, Bhagat added:

“People may have their own view points but we have our own path of struggle.”

AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s call for a 40 or 45-year-old Prime Minister in the 2029 elections has sparked political debate. BJP leaders Pratul Shah Deo and RP Singh, along with Congress leaders Rakesh Sinha and Sukhdeo Bhagat, responded by maintaining that in India’s democracy, it is the people of the country who ultimately decide who becomes the Prime Minister, irrespective of age. No legal action, case, or investigation has been reported, and the matter remains a political debate following Owaisi’s public remarks.