Owaisi offers marital advice at Kanpur rally, issues SP ultimatum

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi offered an unorthodox intervention in domestic matters during a rally in Kanpur, advising men to express affection to their wives multiple times daily. Speaking at the campaign event, Owaisi suggested that husbands tell their spouses "I love you" two to four times each day, departing from typical political messaging to venture into personal relationships.

The remarks marked an unusual tonal shift for the Hyderabad-based politician, who pivoted back to electoral politics while addressing the gathering. Owaisi raised slogans of "I love Mohammad" among supporters, amplifying religious messaging ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh state elections.

While delivering his unconventional advice, Owaisi also used the platform to communicate AIMIM's political positioning. He issued what amounted to an ultimatum to the Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding coalition arrangements for the forthcoming UP elections, signaling that the AIMIM would seek favorable terms in any future alliance negotiations.

The dual messaging—combining personal relationship counsel with hard-edged political demands—illustrated Owaisi's effort to connect with ordinary voters while simultaneously asserting his party's electoral relevance in one of India's most politically significant states. The Kanpur event underscored AIMIM's continued efforts to expand its footprint beyond its traditional strongholds.