AIMIM
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar Faces Backlash After Removing Muslim Doctor's Hijab at Public Event
Dec 16, 2025 02:37 pm CST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sparked nationwide controversy after removing a Muslim doctor's hijab at a public event, drawing criticism from opposition parties and religious leaders. While the Minority Welfare Minister defends the action as showing respect for the doctor's achievements, multiple political parties have condemned the incident as violating religious freedom and women's consent.
Trinamool's Strategic Response to Polarization Ahead of West Bengal Elections
Dec 14, 2025 12:49 am CST
As West Bengal approaches crucial Assembly elections, the Trinamool Congress is implementing a multi-faceted strategy to counter BJP's polarization attempts. Following suspended MLA Humayun Kabir's controversial 'Babri Masjid' announcement, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is focusing on Bengali cultural identity, enhancing welfare schemes, and highlighting alleged BJP connections to counter-polarization tactics while protecting the party's Muslim voter base amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process.
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.
Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir Challenges Trinamool Congress with Babri Masjid Plan and New Political Party in West Bengal
Dec 07, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has announced plans to establish a new political party after proposing to build a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Claiming he will field candidates in 135 assembly seats and seek alliance with AIMIM, Kabir vows to prevent both Mamata Banerjee's fourth term and BJP's rise to power in the 2026 elections, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape by targeting the crucial Muslim vote bank.
The Silent Power of NOTA: How Voter Rejection Influenced Bihar's 2025 Electoral Outcomes
Nov 20, 2025 12:12 am CST
In Bihar's 2025 assembly elections, NOTA votes surpassed victory margins in 27 constituencies, reflecting significant voter discontent despite record turnout. With 1.81% of total votes (9.1 lakh), NOTA matched established parties like AIMIM and outperformed newcomer Jan Suraaj Party in over a quarter of contested seats, demonstrating its growing influence in India's electoral landscape beyond symbolic protest.
Muslim Leaders Condemn Delhi Bomber's Claims: Owaisi States "Suicide Bombing Is Terrorism, Not Martyrdom"
Nov 19, 2025 01:26 pm CST
Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi has strongly condemned Delhi bomber Umar un-Nabi's justification of suicide bombing as martyrdom, stating that suicide is forbidden in Islam and killing innocents is a grave sin. Owaisi's response comes after a viral video showed the doctor-turned-terrorist attempting to legitimize suicide attacks. Muslim community leaders united in rejection of these claims, emphasizing that Islamic teachings strictly prohibit both suicide and harming civilians under any circumstance.
How Smaller Parties Shaped Bihar's Electoral Outcome: The Impact of Jan Suraaj, BSP, and AIMIM
Nov 15, 2025 08:30 pm CST
The recent Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a sweeping NDA victory with 202 seats while the Mahagathbandhan secured only 35. This analysis explores how smaller parties like Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party, Mayawati's BSP, and Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM influenced the outcome by collectively impacting results in 63 constituencies where their vote share exceeded victory margins, ultimately fragmenting opposition votes and benefiting the NDA alliance.
Bihar Election Results 2025: NDA's Landslide Victory and the Rise of Women Voters
Nov 14, 2025 09:41 pm CST
The 2025 Bihar Assembly elections resulted in a decisive victory for the NDA coalition, securing over 200 seats in the 243-member assembly. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JD(U) overcame anti-incumbency to lead in more than 80 seats, while Chirag Paswan made a remarkable comeback with his LJP(RV) winning 22 of 29 contested seats. Women voters played a pivotal role with their turnout exceeding men's by nearly nine percentage points, while the opposition INDIA bloc suffered significant setbacks with RJD and Congress underperforming. The results solidify NDA's position in Bihar politics for a fifth consecutive term under Nitish Kumar's leadership.
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.
AIMIM's Remarkable Electoral Surge in Bihar's Seemanchal Region: From 5 to 6 Seats Despite Defections
Nov 14, 2025 06:34 pm CST
AIMIM is showing impressive electoral performance in Bihar's 2025 elections, particularly in the Seemanchal region where it's leading in six constituencies despite previous defections. The party has maintained its stronghold in Muslim-majority areas while the NDA dominates overall with 15 leads compared to Mahagathbandhan's single seat, demonstrating a significant political shift in the region.