Asaduddin Owaisi
AIMIM Announces 25 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections as Political Landscape Takes Shape
Oct 19, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM has released a list of 25 candidates for the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections scheduled for November 6 and 11. This announcement comes as other parties including Congress finalize their candidates, with the Mahagathbandhan alliance facing seat-sharing challenges. The elections will see competition between the NDA, INDIA bloc, and newcomer Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party across 243 constituencies.
AIMIM to Contest 100 Seats in Bihar Elections After INDIA Bloc Rejection: Owaisi Builds Third Alternative
Oct 11, 2025 05:23 pm CST
AIMIM plans to contest 100 seats in upcoming Bihar assembly elections, significantly expanding from their previous electoral presence. Party president Asaduddin Owaisi aims to establish a third political alternative in Bihar's traditionally bipolar political landscape after being rejected by the INDIA bloc. With elections scheduled for November, AIMIM targets regions with significant Muslim populations while facing accusations of dividing secular votes to benefit BJP.
Religious Bias Allegations: Owaisi Questions Differential Treatment in Supreme Court Shoe-Throwing Incident
Oct 08, 2025 06:10 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has raised serious allegations of religious bias after Rakesh Kishore, who threw a shoe at Dalit Chief Justice BR Gavai, was released without charges. Owaisi questioned whether authorities would have shown similar leniency if the perpetrator had been Muslim, highlighting potential discriminatory practices in India's judicial system.
Asaduddin Owaisi Claims Bihar's 19% Muslim Population Lacks Political Leadership Ahead of Elections
Oct 06, 2025 05:50 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi highlights the lack of Muslim political leadership in Bihar despite their 17.7% population share. Despite winning five seats in the 2020 elections, four AIMIM MLAs defected to RJD. Owaisi reveals failed alliance attempts with the RJD-led opposition, requesting only six seats and a Seemanchal Development Council with no ministerial positions in return.
AIMIM Chief Owaisi Addresses Hypothetical PM Question Following Pahalgam Terror Attack
Oct 01, 2025 03:00 pm CST
AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi declined to speculate on how he would have handled the Pahalgam terror attack as Prime Minister, stating he "deals with reality." He questioned India's decision to halt military operations against Pakistan following the April incident that killed 26 people, wondering why the country stopped its response despite initially launching Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan.
Religious Tensions Escalate Across India Over 'I Love Muhammad' Poster Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 11:17 pm CST
Violent clashes erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, as police used lathicharge against protesters following Friday prayers in the ongoing 'I Love Muhammad' poster controversy. The dispute, which began in Kanpur on September 4, has spread to multiple states including Gujarat, Karnataka, and throughout UP, prompting counter-demonstrations with 'I Love Mahadev' placards. Religious leaders from both communities claim provocation while authorities struggle to maintain order amid growing interfaith tensions.
Asaduddin Owaisi Challenges PM Modi's Claims of Bangladeshi Infiltrators in Bihar
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
As Bihar elections approach, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly refuted Prime Minister Modi's claims about Bangladeshi infiltrators in the state, particularly in the Seemanchal region. Owaisi made a pointed reference to former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina currently residing in Delhi, while the controversy over voter roll revisions continues to intensify political tensions between the ruling BJP alliance and opposition parties including RJD and Congress.
Asaduddin Owaisi Confirms AIMIM's Outreach to RJD for Bihar Election Alliance
Sep 26, 2025 04:06 pm CST
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi confirms his party has reached out to RJD for an alliance in upcoming Bihar elections. In an exclusive NDTV interview, he discusses potential political partnerships, addresses religious controversies including the "I Love Muhammad" poster row, counters BJP's 'infiltrators' claims, and comments on Ladakh unrest. Owaisi reveals AIMIM has requested six seats from RJD and aims to prevent BJP's return to power in Bihar.
No Response From India Bloc Yet, Asaduddin Owaisi Begins Solo Bihar Campaign
Sep 24, 2025 05:45 pm CST
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi kickstarted his campaign for the Bihar assembly elections in the state's Seemanchal region, on his own, amid no clarity over his party's tie-up with the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance.
No Word On INDIA Bloc Invite, Asaduddin Owaisi To Start Solo Bihar Campaign
Sep 23, 2025 05:33 pm CST
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi will start his Bihar election campaign with a three-day 'Seemanchal Nyay Yatra' from Tuesday.