A significant political debate has erupted in India following remarks by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi. Owaisi, during an election rally in Solapur, Maharashtra, expressed his dream of seeing a 'hijab-clad daughter' become the Prime Minister of India, emphasizing that Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's Constitution allows any citizen, irrespective of religion, to hold the country's highest office. He contrasted India's inclusive constitutional framework with Pakistan's, where religious restrictions apply to top political posts. In response, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma countered Owaisi's statement by asserting that while constitutionally there is no bar, India is a 'Hindu nation' with a 'Hindu civilisation,' and therefore, the Prime Minister of India 'will always be a Hindu person.' Sarma's comments have reignited discussions on India's secular fabric versus its civilisational identity. Adding to the political exchange, BJP spokespersons, including Shehzad Poonawalla, sharply responded to Owaisi, challenging him to first appoint a 'Pasmanda' (backward Muslim) or 'hijab-clad' woman as the president of his own party, AIMIM, before envisioning a hijab-clad Prime Minister for the country. Other political figures, such as Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina N.C. and Congress leader Imran Masood, also weighed in, questioning the practicality and intent behind Owaisi's remarks. This exchange highlights the ongoing and often polarized discourse surrounding religion, identity, and political representation in India's diverse democracy. The news was widely reported by major Indian media outlets.