Akbaruddin Owaisi’s daughter, Fatima Owaisi, will soon be entering politics through the AIMIM party. The AIMIM party, which has been criticized for rejecting the Women’s Reservation Bill, is taking steps to address this issue. Fatima, currently studying in London, will return to Hyderabad to participate in public service on behalf of the party. The MIM party, known for being male-dominated, is hoping that having a female leader will improve its image. MIM has a strong support base in Hyderabad, especially in the old city. The party’s leaders want to make an impact statewide and see bringing Fatima into politics as a step towards that goal. They believe it will send a message that women are given priority in MIM. However, it is unclear whether Fatima will run as an MLA or be given a nominated post within the party.
