Asaduddin Owaisi signals AIMIM’s Openness to Anti-BJP Alliance in Uttar Pradesh ahead of 2027 assembly elections
Asaduddin Owaisi referred to AIMIM's similar proposal during the Bihar polls, saying his party had offered to contest six seats as part of an alliance but was instead subjected to false allegations
Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the AIMIM party, indicated a willingness to form an alliance with other parties aiming to prevent the BJP from securing power in Uttar Pradesh for a third consecutive term. Speaking at a public gathering in Kanpur's Cantonment constituency on September 20, 2026, Owaisi called upon voters to bolster AIMIM's presence in the state, emphasizing the need for the Muslim community to have a voice in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
He stated that the party would await until October 2 to formally announce any alliance it enters into. Owaisi's remarks came after AIMIM had previously proposed joining an alliance for the Bihar elections, only to face false allegations. He targeted Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, questioning the impact of his government on the safety of Muslims, particularly referencing the Muzaffarnagar riots of 2013 that displaced over 50,000 people.
Owaisi criticized the state governments' failure to address socio-economic and educational issues of Muslims. He also accused the BJP of mishandling matters related to madrassas and critiqued Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his remarks on the freedom struggle, specifically concerning Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar.
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