AIMIM's Syed Asim Waqar joins Congress, says Owaisi-led party fights everyone who wants to remove BJP

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar has defected to the Congress party, alleging that AIMIM, under its leader Asaduddin Owaisi, is merely paying "lip service" to opposing the BJP. Waqar joined the Congress at a ceremony in New Delhi, alongside party officials from Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that AIMIM is actually fighting against those who aim to bring down the BJP, stating that if they continue to focus on opposing the Opposition, they are inadvertently helping the BJP.

Waqar argued that if one's objective is to remove the BJP legitimately, the primary focus should be on combating the BJP itself. He suggested that those fighting the BJP across the country are, in reality, supporting the Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi. His move comes as AIMIM seeks to bolster its influence in Uttar Pradesh, a state set to hold elections soon.

Rajendra Pal Gautam, Uttar Pradesh's In-charge of the All India Congress Committee, noted that a nationwide movement advocating for education, employment, and the rights of marginalized groups is gaining traction under Rahul Gandhi's leadership. This shift in loyalty is seen as a boost to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, as several senior leaders from various parties align with the Congress party.