India, Oct. 3 -- AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has fired a direct salvo at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that "I love Modi" can be said but not "I love Mohammad".

Owaisi's attack on PM Modi comes as the "I love Mohammad" poster controversy has gripped the country, especially Uttar Pradesh. The Hyderabad MP questioned the restrictions on expressing love for Prophet Mohammad.

Referring to an FIR registered against some individuals in UP for allegedly installing boards with "I Love Mohammad" during an Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi procession, Owaisi wondered which direction this country is headed.

"Even if we want to go to our Mosque, they want to snatch it away. One can say I love Modi, but can't say I love Mohammad. Where are you planning t...