AIMIM leader Syed Asim Waqar switches to Congress, criticises Owaisi's stance

Syed Asim Waqar, a prominent leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), publicly declared his decision to join the Indian National Congress. In his statement, Waqar asserted that the Owaisi‑led AIMIM confronts anyone who attempts to remove the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from power. The move marks a notable shift in the political alignment of a senior AIMIM figure, potentially altering the dynamics of opposition politics in the country. Waqar did not provide further details about his role within the Congress or the timing of his induction. The development was reported by the Hindustan Times.