Nizamabad, Feb. 7 -- AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi lashed out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his "Miya Muslims" remarks, mocking the latter by offering him "two rupees."

Speaking at a public rally in Nizamabad on Friday, Owaisi said, "He says, if an auto driver is a Miya Muslim, give him less than the actual fare. If the fare is Rs 5, then give him Rs 4... Himanta Biswa Sarma, I'm giving you these two rupees, will you take it? I know you're a beggar for two rupees... Should I transfer it to your account?"

Owaisi underlined that the constitution has given everyone equal rights, as he accused Himanta Biswa Sarma of "discrimination" against the "Miya Muslims".

"Our constitution says that everyone is equal. There should no...