18 October, 2024;AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has expressed his views regarding the INDIA Alliance’s political dynamics and the forthcoming elections, particularly in Maharashtra. Speaking on the situation, Owaisi pointed out that his party, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has been actively involved in trying to prevent the continuation of the current Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Owaisi revealed that former AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel had already reached out to Maharashtra Congress leader Nana Patole and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, urging them to take concrete steps to prevent the Shinde-Fadnavis administration from remaining in power. “We have conveyed our position clearly,” Owaisi stated. “We don’t want the Shinde-Fadnavis government to continue in Maharashtra. Now, it’s up to them to take a decision. What more can we do?”
He emphasized AIMIM’s strong political base in Maharashtra and its efforts to engage with various key stakeholders, including Maratha reservation activist Jarange Patil. “We are making efforts and have had discussions with prominent figures like Jarange Patil. Now, the decision rests with them (Congress and NCP), but AIMIM is determined to contest the elections regardless of their stance,” Owaisi added.
Reflecting on Congress’s performance in other states, Owaisi took a critical tone, citing the party’s recent failure to win the Haryana elections as an example. “Congress should have easily won the Haryana election, but they couldn’t. They need to introspect and figure out what went wrong,” he remarked.
In Maharashtra, Owaisi reaffirmed his party’s stance that they had made efforts to build alliances and prevent the BJP-Sena government from forming. “We have done our part, and the ball is now in their court,” he concluded.
As the political landscape in Maharashtra remains tense, Owaisi’s remarks underscore AIMIM’s readiness to contest elections and its ongoing efforts to influence alliances within the broader INDIA bloc. With elections approaching, how the opposition parties respond to AIMIM’s outreach could shape the dynamics of the state’s political future.
