AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has slammed Noida police latest order against the offering of namaz in public places, alleging that the directive is hypocritical. Owaisi drew a comparison between the police stance on kanwariyas and Muslims. Uttar Pradesh Police wrote to private companies and offices in Noidas industrial hub to ensure that their employees do not offer namaz in open public spaces, including parks. In a tweet, Owaisi wrote, UP Cops literally showered petals for Kanwariyas, but namaz once a week can mean disrupting peace and harmony.