AIMIM leader Waris Pathan sparked a major row by delivering a controversially communal speech in a recent rally. In a video clip that has been going viral, the former Byculla MLA says that when the entire Muslim community comes together, they can become a bigger force than 100 crore people (referring to Hindus).

"They tell us that we have kept our women in the front - only the lionesses have come out and you are already sweating. You can understand what would happen if all of us come together," he has been quoted by ANI as saying.

The MIM politician added that Muslims are capable of "snatching away the azadi" of the majority community.

Slamming Pathan, psephologist Pradeep Bhandari tweeted out, "This continuous attempt to provoke people of one particular community will not lead you anywhere Waris Pathan ji. Instead of this why don’t you educate people on CAA and tell them it doesn’t take anyone’s citizenship. Also, we are 130 crores!. Jai Hind!"