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Politics
Battle for Muslim Votes Intensifies in UP Assembly Elections as SP, Congress Face Owaisi Challenge
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 06:36 AM
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Political parties in Uttar Pradesh are strategizing to secure Muslim voter support ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, noting the influence of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi.
The forthcoming Uttar Pradesh assembly elections have brought the Muslim electorate into sharp focus, as parties assess its potential impact on the outcome. Both the Samajwadi Party and the Congress are reviewing their strategies to consolidate support among Muslim voters, who constitute a significant share of the electorate in many constituencies.
Party leaders acknowledge that the presence of Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has introduced a new dynamic, prompting them to consider how to prevent vote splitting. Discussions within the SP and Congress camps centre on candidate selection, community outreach, and possible seat‑sharing arrangements.
Efforts are underway to strengthen ties with local Muslim leaders and organisations, while also emphasizing broader development issues that appeal across communities. The parties aim to present a united front that can counter any fragmentation caused by regional or identity‑based factors.
Party leaders acknowledge that the presence of Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM has introduced a new dynamic, prompting them to consider how to prevent vote splitting. Discussions within the SP and Congress camps centre on candidate selection, community outreach, and possible seat‑sharing arrangements.
Efforts are underway to strengthen ties with local Muslim leaders and organisations, while also emphasizing broader development issues that appeal across communities. The parties aim to present a united front that can counter any fragmentation caused by regional or identity‑based factors.