The BJP believes that the Congress party and AIMIM are similar. Congress sought MIM’s support to stabilize their numbers in the assembly, and MIM joined to control the old city and share power.
The appointment of MLA Akbaruddin Owaisi as Protem speaker shows how far Congress is willing to go to accommodate the Owaisi brothers in the new government.
Despite having many senior and experienced MLA’s in the newly elected house, Congress chose Owaisi as Protem speaker, revealing the quality of their politics.
BJP President G. Kishan Reddy’s decision to swear-in BJP MLAs only after the full-time speaker is appointed demonstrates the party’s commitment to democratic values and spirit.