There are moments in politics when actions speak louder than a thousand speeches. The recent participation of Hyderabad Member of Parliament Asaduddin Owaisi in the Government of India’s international outreach delegation is one such moment.

Owaisi — often portrayed as the sharpest critic of the BJP, a staunch opponent of Prime Minister Narendra Modi — was seen representing India’s national interests on foreign soil. He wasn’t there to settle scores or raise domestic grievances. He was there to speak as an Indian, for India.

That alone deserves attention, not for its political optics, but for the deeper lesson it offers to every citizen, especially the youth and those caught in ideological bubbles.

The Modi government selected a group of MPs for diplomatic engagement in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) — Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Algeria. Alongside BJP MPs Dr. Nishikant Dubey and Baijayant Jay Panda was Asaduddin Owaisi, representing not just his constituency but India’s pluralist democracy.

This isn’t just a PR stunt. It’s a strategic move that shows maturity from both sides. The government chose someone who doesn’t toe its line, and Owaisi agreed to stand with them, not against them, on the world stage. And what better stage than the Gulf, where misinformation about India’s internal politics often circulates unchecked, and where extremist voices backed by foreign lobbies seek to shape global perceptions?

By joining hands with the government delegation, Owaisi has communicated — without compromising his ideological beliefs — that when it comes to the image and security of the Indian state, national unity matters more than party rivalries.

Moreover, the delegation proves the farsightedness of BJP and Prime Minister Modi. Despite ideological differences with Owaisi, the BJP leadership offered him a position to represent India abroad.

This isn’t the first time Owaisi has chosen national interest over sectarian narratives. He has been vocal against........

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