In Bengal, why Owaisi’s AIMIM is contesting seats where TMC is the strongest
Indian Express·2d ago·Neutral
What Happened
The AIMIM is contesting 12 West Bengal assembly constituencies where the TMC won decisively in 2021, responding to accusations it acts as BJP's vote-splitter. The party broke its alliance with former TMC leader Humayun Kabir's AJUP after a video emerged allegedly showing Kabir discussing BJP funding. AIMIM's 12 candidates focus on Muslim-majority areas in Murshidabad, Malda, and border districts. In 2021, AIMIM secured only 0.93% average vote share in Bengal.
Key Entities
AIMIMAsaduddin OwaisiTrinamool CongressWest BengalHumayun KabirMurshidabadMaldaBJP