AIMIM Spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar Joins Congress, Slams Owaisi-Led Outfit
Waqar said AIMIM fought opposition parties instead of the BJP and joined Congress as leaders eye the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.
- On Wednesday, September 2, AIMIM national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar joined the Congress party at the AICC Office on 24 Akbar Road in New Delhi, accompanied by Congress chief Ajay Rai and AICC Minority Department chairman Imran Pratapgarhi.
- Waqar criticized his former party, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, claiming it only pays 'lip service' to removing the BJP while fighting opposition groups like Congress and the Samajwadi Party instead.
- Asserting that "in reality if someone is fighting the BJP across the country it is Congress, Rahul Gandhi and his team," Waqar explained his decision to switch parties. He emphasized true nationalists must align with the most effective opposition force.
- AICC In-charge Rajendra Pal Gautam stated that under the leadership of the Leader of the Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, a movement is underway on education and employment issues. He welcomed the former AIMIM spokesperson to party ranks.
- Observers view the defection as a potential setback for AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. The move may strengthen the joint challenge Congress and the Samajwadi Party plan against the ruling BJP.
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AIMIM national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar has joined the Congress party, criticising his former party for allegedly fighting opposition parties instead of the BJP. Waqar stated that the AIMIM's actions on the ground contradict its stated goal of removing the BJP, suggesting it inadvertently aids the ruling party.
AIMIM Spokesperson Asim Waqar Switches To Congress
AIMIM national spokesperson Syed Asim Waqar has left the Asaduddin Owaisi-led party and joined the Indian National Congress, which is expected to benefit Congress in terms of votes in the state ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.Waqar was on Wednesday evening inducted into the Congress party at a function held in the premises of All India Congress Committee office here. The function was attend
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