Asaduddin Owaisi Education, Wife, Son, Net Worth, Biography
Asaduddin Owaisi is one of India's most distinguished politicians, besides being an attorney-at-law. His date of birth was May 13, 1969. He was one of the leaders that shaped the present face of AIMIM; he enjoys the massive support in Hyderabad, which is, in addition to other major cities across the country where he voiced himself on almost all important issues concerning national issues in which he could raise the concerns of Muslim communities, one of its strongest stalwarts.
Education
Owaisi is a member of the politically influential family, raised in Hyderabad. The city boasts of its cultural heritage and has been home to Owaisi for a major part of his life. Asaduddin's father, Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, is a well-known politician, who was a Member of Parliament six times. Asaduddin was introduced to the world of politics since childhood.
Owaisi received his preliminary education from Hyderabad Public School. Then, he continued with his intermediate studies at St. Mary's Junior College. His Bachelor of Arts was pursued from Nizam College, which is a constituent college of Osmania University. He further went to London to study law at Lincoln's Inn, one of the oldest and most respectable institutions in the world that provide law education. There, he undertook training as a barrister in court advocacy and professional skills in law.
Family Life
Asaduddin Owaisi married Farheen Owaisi in 1996. They have six children: five daughters, Yasmeen, Khudsia, Ameena, Maheen, and Atika, and a son, Sultanuddin, born in 2010. According to various sources, Owaisi is a very family-centric man with high family values influencing both his personal and political life.
His brother, Akbaruddin Owaisi, is another key political leader in the AIMIM party and Member of the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Akbaruddin is the hot speaker for the party, and all the activities are conducted under his influence at the state level.
Political Career
The politics of Asaduddin Owaisi were more or less influenced by the legacy of his father. He contested the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections in 1994. Owaisi was elected as an MLA from the Charminar constituency and again won the seat in 1999.
In 2004, Owaisi jumped big time by contesting Lok Sabha elections for Hyderabad, a seat that had held his father for so many years. Owaisi won the election, thereby starting his long career as an MP. Since then, he has won further elections in 2009, 2014, 2019, and 2024, which confirmed him as one of the influential representatives of Hyderabad.
As a Member of Parliament, Owaisi has been quite active in participating in parliamentary debates, which have ensured articulate speeches on community-specific and national issues. His contributions have been appreciated by gifting him the coveted Sansad Ratna Award in 2014, which he received in recognition as one of the outstanding parliamentarians.
Leadership of AIMIM and Expansion
In 2008, when Owaisi's father died, he himself became the president of AIMIM. During his time, this party expanded its activities from Hyderabad to various other states, such as Maharashtra, Bihar, and West Bengal. AIMIM fights the rights of Muslims and, simultaneously, agitates for the interests of the other marginalized classes.
Owaisi's leadership style has been bold and fearless. He talks on sensitive issues, and although his style has drawn some critics to him, he has attracted a dedicated following.
Net Worth and Legacy
Asaduddin Owaisi's net worth is estimated to be around Rs. 24 crore, which is calculated from his assets, investments, and properties. His financial status reflects his long political career and influence as a public leader.
At 55, Owaisi's political journey continues. For the Muslim community, in particular, he has been building a clear legacy of amplifying their voices, which already bears his name. With his legal expertise and political acumen, Owaisi will long continue to be in Indian politics.
