Owaisi Demands Permanent Resident Certificates for Telangana Residents

Asaduddin Owaisi has issued a sharp challenge to the Telangana government, demanding the immediate rollout of Permanent Resident Certificates. The AIMIM leader argues that the current administrative vacuum surrounding basic documentation is disenfranchising the state’s most vulnerable populations and complicating critical processes like voter registration.

Editorial·July 6, 2026·reads: 759

Owaisi Demands Permanent Resident Certificates for Telangana Residents

In a video statement posted to X on Monday, Owaisi voiced his frustration over what he describes as state inaction. He contends that the lack of formal residency proof disproportionately harms the poor, creating unnecessary hurdles for those attempting to access essential services. The AIMIM chief did not spare the ruling Congress party or the BJP, accusing both of failing to prioritize the documentation crisis.

Pointing toward Karnataka as a functional model, Owaisi urged Telangana to adopt similar protocols already yielding results under that state's Congress administration. He cited internal data suggesting a significant segment of the economically weaker sections in Telangana currently lacks basic documentation, leaving them in a legal gray area that hinders their ability to participate in civic life.