All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Saturday (February 14, 2026) night demanded action against a group of YouTubers who allegedly targeted a kova bun vendor at the Medaram jatara, describing the episode as an affront to the rule of law and an attempt to create trouble under the guise of “food jihad”.
Street vendor draws widespread support after harassment by YouTubers
Speaking at the 68th Revival Day celebrations of the AIMIM at Darussalam , Mr. Owaisi, flanked by leaders from Maharashtra, Bihar and Telangana, demanded the Telangana Police book cases against those who harassed the vendor. “Maintaining law and order is the duty of the police. What tamasha is this?” he asked, terming the YouTubers “enemies of the country” and strongly condemned the incident attacking “communal forces”, Mr. Owaisi said those who stand up for their constitutional rights are branded enemies. “Those who hold Baba Saheb’s (Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s) Constitution close to their heart are seen as enemies. Adivasis who say they are attached to their land, unemployed youth, farmers, bearded men, skull-cap-wearing men and hijabi women are all portrayed as enemies. But this perceived enemy is the true patriot,” he said.
