AIMIM Maharashtra Chief Imtiaz Jaleel Ready to Support INDIA Bloc Against BJP
AIMIM Maharashtra Chief Imtiaz Jaleel stated that the BJP did not achieve ‘400 paar’ because Muslims voted for the INDIA bloc. He emphasized that he and his party are ready to support the opposition bloc INDIA to defeat the BJP in local elections. Jaleel pointed out that the INDIA bloc is mistaken in thinking they will achieve good seats in the Maharashtra Assembly Polls, as these elections are based on local issues.
Jaleel said, “BJP did not achieve ‘400 paar’ because of the Muslims who voted for the INDIA alliance by standing for two hours in a queue in that scorching heat, but what did they get in response? They were beaten in their own homes in Kolhapur. You haven’t given one single seat to Muslims out of 12 state council seats. When the Waqf Bill came into Lok Sabha, how the entire Shiv Sena (UBT) ran away.”
He also mentioned his readiness to support the INDIA alliance, saying, “I am ready to come with you. I am also ready to fight with you with full strength to defeat the BJP. INDIA bloc feels that just like they got good votes in Lok Sabha, they will get good votes in Vidhan Sabha as well. This is wrong because assembly elections are fought entirely on local issues. If they clear up their misconception, then maybe they will call us.”
During a press conference, a scuffle and verbal altercation broke out when Faiyaz Ahmed Khan was replaced by Raiees Lashkaria as the Mumbai AIMIM chief. Supporters of Faiyaz Ahmed Khan protested the change. Jaleel responded, “I am surprised that you (Faiyaz Ahmed) came to know that there is a B team. Just because we have removed you from the post, you started linking us to some other party. In politics, you have to make space for others. He has to contest elections and hence we said that let’s give the responsibility of Mumbai to some other person… Decisions on him will be taken by the party chief Asaduddin Owaisi, but one thing is there if discipline isn’t maintained, the party won’t move ahead.”
Meanwhile, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar stated that the high demand for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary reason for not holding elections in Maharashtra. He also cited rainfall and the series of festivals in the state, including Ganesh Chaturthi, Pitrapaksh, Navratri, and Diwali, as factors affecting the election schedule.
The Lok Sabha polls 2024 have boosted the Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance, with the Shiv Sena (UBT) winning seven seats, the Congress 13, and the NCP-SP one, taking the total tally of the alliance to 17.
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AIMIM -: AIMIM stands for All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen. It is a political party in India that mainly represents the interests of the Muslim community.
Maharashtra -: Maharashtra is a state in the western part of India. Its capital is Mumbai, which is also the financial capital of the country.
Imtiaz Jaleel -: Imtiaz Jaleel is a politician and the chief of AIMIM in Maharashtra. He is responsible for leading the party in the state.
INDIA bloc -: The INDIA bloc is a group of political parties in India that have come together to oppose the ruling party, BJP. They work together to win elections and form the government.
BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party. It is one of the major political parties in India and is currently the ruling party at the national level.
400 paar -: ‘400 paar’ means crossing 400 seats in an election. It refers to the BJP’s goal of winning more than 400 seats in an election.
Muslim votes -: Muslim votes refer to the votes cast by people who follow Islam. In India, political parties often seek support from different religious communities.
scuffle -: A scuffle is a small fight or argument. In this context, it means that there was a minor physical altercation at the press conference.
press conference -: A press conference is a meeting where politicians or other important people talk to journalists and answer their questions.
Chief Election Commissioner -: The Chief Election Commissioner is the head of the Election Commission of India, which is responsible for conducting elections in the country.
Rajiv Kumar -: Rajiv Kumar is the current Chief Election Commissioner of India. He oversees the election process to ensure it is fair and transparent.
security -: Security refers to measures taken to keep people safe. In elections, it means making sure that voters and candidates are protected from harm.
rainfall -: Rainfall is the amount of rain that falls in an area. Heavy rainfall can make it difficult to hold elections because it can cause flooding and other problems.
festivals -: Festivals are special times of celebration, often related to religion or culture. In India, many festivals are celebrated, and they can affect the timing of elections.