The BJP on Monday criticised AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Uzbekistan's highest state honour, accusing the Hyderabad MP of attempting to politicise an international recognition given to the Indian Prime Minister.

Owaisi had on Sunday referred to the historical connection of Mughal emperor Babur with present-day Uzbekistan while commenting on the honour conferred on Modi during his visit to the Central Asian country.