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Quick Info

Date of birth13 May 1969

Age56 Years

BirthplaceHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India

ProfessionPolitician

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseFarheen Owaisi

FamilyFather - Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi; Mother - Najamunnisa Owaisi; Brother - Akbaruddin Owaisi

Net worthRs. 17.90 Crore (as in 2019)

Asaduddin Owaisi Biography

Asaduddin Owaisi is an Indian politician from Hyderabad, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), and a long-serving Member of Lok‌Sab

Early life and background

Asaduddin Owaisi was born on 13 May 1969 in Hyderabad, then in Andhra Pradesh. Raised in a political family, he attended Hyderabad Public School before continuing his studies at St. Mary's Junior College and Nizam College in Hyderabad. He later studied law at Lincoln's Inn, London, where he completed his LLB during the period 1989–1994.

Career

Owaisi has built a career in elective politics with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). He first won election to a legislative assembly seat in 1994 and secured a second term as an MLA in 1999. In 2004 he made the transition to the national parliament when he was elected to the Lok Sabha representing the Hyderabad constituency.

He retained the Hyderabad seat in subsequent general elections, winning re-election in 2009 and again in 2014, when he secured a majority of the vote. In 2019 he defeated his main challenger from the Bharatiya Janata Party by a margin of 273,000 votes. In the 2024 Lok Sabha election he once more retained the Hyderabad seat, winning by a record margin of 338,087 votes.

Public profile

Throughout his political life Owaisi has been a vocal advocate on issues affecting minority communities and has been associated with policy positions that emphasize reservations and representation for backward sections of Muslim society. He is known by several nicknames within his constituency and party circles, including Naqeeb-e-Millat and Qaid.

Outside parliament, Owaisi is connected to the Owaisi Hospital and Research Centre in Hyderabad, an institution described as a center for medical education, research and care. His personal interests include boxing, motorcycle riding and reading history and religious studies.

Personal life

Owaisi is married to Farheen Owaisi. The couple have six children: one son and five daughters. His father, Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, was also a prominent politician who represented Hyderabad in the Lok Sabha for multiple consecutive terms. His younger brother is Akbaruddin Owaisi.

Controversies and security

Owaisi's public career has included several legal and political controversies. Incidents recorded in his public profile include allegations and bookings related to clashes with officials and opponents, allegations of rioting and promoting enmity between groups, and actions during political rallies that drew legal attention. In one noted episode in 2024, chants he made while taking oath as an MP were removed from the official record.

In February 2022 his convoy came under attack while returning from campaigning in Uttar Pradesh. Following that incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs decided to grant him Z-category security, which he publicly declined, saying he preferred to be treated like any other citizen.

Latest updates

Most recently, Owaisi won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Hyderabad by a record margin of 338,087 votes, continuing his long tenure as the constituency's representative in parliament.
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Recent Work

Member of Parliament, Hyderabad

Won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from the Hyderabad seat with a record margin of 338,087 votes.

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Career Highlights

  1. Elected as Member of Legislative Assembly in 1994 and 1999
  2. Elected to Lok Sabha from Hyderabad in 2004, re-elected in 2009, 2014, 2019 and 2024
  3. Leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
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Net Worth

Rs. 17.90 Crore (as in 2019)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Asaduddin Owaisi born?

13 May 1969

What is Asaduddin Owaisi known for?

Politician

What is Asaduddin Owaisi’s marital status?

Married

Who is Asaduddin Owaisi married to?

Farheen Owaisi

What is Asaduddin Owaisi’s net worth?

Rs. 17.90 Crore (as in 2019)