Owaisi Seeks UP Opposition Alliance Against BJP
Owaisi Seeks UP Opposition Alliance Against BJP
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Speaking at a public meeting in Kanpur’s Cantonment constituency, Owaisi said the Muslim community needs a “voice” in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and urged voters to strengthen AIMIM.
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Owaisi criticised Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav by invoking the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots, saying about 50,000 people were displaced and questioning Muslim representation during the SP government.
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He accused successive Uttar Pradesh governments of failing to resolve Muslims’ socioeconomic and educational problems, and criticised the BJP government’s actions concerning madrassas.
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Owaisi said the BJP has governed Uttar Pradesh since 2017 under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, providing the political backdrop for his appeal to opposition parties ahead of the 2027 contest.
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He warned Muslim voters against established parties’ election appeals based on “old fear,” saying such parties would urge them to consolidate behind them to prevent a BJP return, while arguing that voters should assess which parties genuinely seek to stop the BJP.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has called for an opposition alliance to block the BJP from winning a third straight term in Uttar Pradesh's 2027 elections, saying no single party can defeat the ruling coalition alone. Deccan Chronicle reported that Owaisi, speaking at a public meeting in Kanpur, invited like-minded opposition parties to the table while warning that AIMIM will expand in the state regardless of whether an alliance forms.
Owaisi said the party will announce its position on alliances after October 2. He cited AIMIM's failed bid to secure six seats in Bihar's recent elections as proof that opposition parties have been reluctant to work with his party, though he argued the 2027 contest will look different from past races.
Owaisi Pushes Back Against Established Parties
Speaking in Kanpur's Cantonment constituency, Owaisi told Muslim voters to stop trusting established opposition parties' election appeals based on "old fear." The Hindu reported that he criticized parties like the Samajwadi Party, invoking the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots where about 50,000 people were displaced under SP rule and questioning whether Muslims actually gained representation.
Owaisi argued that voters should judge which parties genuinely want to stop the BJP rather than simply consolidate behind leaders out of habit. He said AIMIM wants to be the Muslim community's true "voice" in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly.
Years of Government Failures on Muslim Issues
Owaisi accused every Uttar Pradesh government—across parties—of ignoring Muslims' socioeconomic and educational needs. Newsable noted that he specifically criticized the current BJP government under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for its policies on madrassas and other Muslim-focused institutions since taking power in 2017.
He framed the 2027 election as a moment for Muslims to demand real change rather than accepting handouts or promises from parties that have repeatedly failed them in the past.
AIMIM Claims Growing Ground Power in Uttar Pradesh
Owaisi said AIMIM's organization and grassroots leadership have strengthened in Uttar Pradesh, putting the party in a position to win MLA seats in 2027. He rejected the idea that his party is weak or irrelevant to state politics, pointing to active mobilization across constituencies.
The AIMIM chief made clear that whether or not an alliance materializes, his party will continue expanding its footprint. He positioned AIMIM as a genuine third force willing to compete on its own terms if opposition parties remain unwilling partners.
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