Owaisi Critiques Political Leaders for Ignoring Muslim Issues in West Bengal
Owaisi condemns ‘exploitation’ of Muslim vote at campaign rally
The Hindu
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Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) party, condemned the exploitation of Muslim votes during a rally in Murshidabad, West Bengal. He criticized Humayun Kabir and Mamata Banerjee for neglecting the injustices faced by Muslims in the region.
- 01Asaduddin Owaisi held a rally in Murshidabad, West Bengal.
- 02He criticized Humayun Kabir and Mamata Banerjee for neglecting Muslim issues.
- 03Owaisi highlighted the injustices faced by Muslims in West Bengal.
- 04The rally followed a split between AIMIM and AJUP.
- 05The meeting took place ahead of the Assembly polls.
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Asaduddin Owaisi (leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen party) addressed a rally in Raghunathganj, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on April 13, 2026. This was his first public meeting after AIMIM's split with Humayun Kabir's Aam Janata Unnayan Party ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. During the rally, Owaisi condemned both Kabir and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for their failure to address the injustices faced by Muslims in the state. He emphasized that the Muslim community continues to suffer significant grievances and urged for their rights to be recognized and addressed.
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Owaisi's statements may galvanize support among the Muslim community in West Bengal, influencing their voting behavior in the upcoming Assembly elections.
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