AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi Announces Candidate for Bahraich Seat, Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav The leader of the All India Majlis-e-Azam (AIMIM), Asaduddin Owaisi, announced Shaukat Ali as the official candidate for the Matera constituency in Bahraich district during a large rally. The event, held at Shankarpur Chowk in Bahraich, was organized to mobilize party workers ahead of the Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly elections. Owaisi emphasized the need to oust the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power and called for a dignified alliance with other parties to achieve this goal. Owaisi criticized Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, accusing him of repeated failures since 2014. He claimed Yadav’s leadership has been ineffective, particularly highlighting his alleged false campaign against the Muslim community during the Bihar elections. Owaisi also reiterated his commitment to controversial statements, stating he would never back down from declaring his support for Prophet Muhammad. The Matera constituency, historically a stronghold for the SP, has seen a shift in political dynamics with AIMIM’s entry. Current SP MLA Mariya Shah, the daughter-in-law of veteran leader Wakar Ahmad Shah, faces a formidable challenge from Owaisi’s candidate. The contest has sparked significant political activity in Bahraich, with AIMIM positioning itself as a key player in the region. Owaisi emphasized that the Muslim community would no longer act as a mere "bridge" for other parties but would demand equal representation and dignity. He stated that AIMIM is open to alliances but insisted on fair treatment, rejecting any attempts to exploit the community’s votes. His remarks underscored a broader strategy to challenge the BJP’s dominance in Uttar Pradesh.#bahraich_district #asaduddin_owaisi #shaukat_ali #shankarpur_chowk #matera_constituency
