Muslim demographics
The Shifting Landscape of Muslim Politics in West Bengal: Humayun Kabir's Challenge to Trinamool Dominance
Dec 11, 2025 04:37 pm CST
This in-depth analysis examines how suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir's plans to build a Babri Masjid-styled mosque and form a new political party could reshape Muslim politics in West Bengal. With Muslims constituting 27% of Bengal's population and traditionally supporting Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool, Kabir's challenge threatens to fragment this crucial voting bloc ahead of the 2026 elections. The article explores historical voting patterns, regional Muslim identity dynamics, and the potential electoral implications of this political realignment, comparing it to AIMIM's similar strategy in Bihar's Seemanchal region.
Shifting Political Allegiance: How Muslim Voters Reshaped Bihar's Electoral Landscape
Nov 14, 2025 09:36 pm CST
An analysis of Bihar's Muslim-majority constituencies reveals a complex electoral shift, with the traditional voting patterns showing signs of change. The four districts comprising the Seemanchal region - Araria, Katihar, Kishanganj, and Purnea - demonstrate varying levels of support between the NDA alliance and Mahagathbandhan coalition, reflecting the evolving political dynamics in areas where Muslims constitute up to 68% of the population. This electoral behavior marks a partial departure from historical voting trends, as Muslim representation in Bihar's assembly continues to fluctuate with changing political alliances.