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Maharashtra Minister Targets Owaisi, Claims BJP Backed by Muslims, Jats Amid Rajasthan Local Body Election Campaign
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 11:17 AM
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During the Rajasthan local body election campaign, a Maharashtra cabinet minister criticised Owaisi's statements and asserted that the BJP enjoys support from Muslim and Jat communities.
Maharashtra's cabinet minister addressed the media while campaigning for the Rajasthan local body elections, taking a strong stance against comments made by Congress leader Asaduddin Owaisi. The minister accused Owaisi of divisive rhetoric and emphasized that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) continues to receive backing from both Muslim and Jat voters.
In his remarks, the minister highlighted the BJP's outreach to minority communities, asserting that the party's policies have garnered trust among Muslims. He also reiterated the party's traditional support base among the Jat community, positioning the BJP as a unifying force across social groups.
The statements came as political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the upcoming local body polls in Rajasthan, where voter sentiment among minorities and agrarian castes is seen as pivotal. No immediate response was recorded from Owaisi or the Congress leadership.
Analysts note that such cross‑state commentary reflects the BJP's broader strategy to project national cohesion and counter opposition narratives during crucial electoral phases.
In his remarks, the minister highlighted the BJP's outreach to minority communities, asserting that the party's policies have garnered trust among Muslims. He also reiterated the party's traditional support base among the Jat community, positioning the BJP as a unifying force across social groups.
The statements came as political parties intensify their campaigns ahead of the upcoming local body polls in Rajasthan, where voter sentiment among minorities and agrarian castes is seen as pivotal. No immediate response was recorded from Owaisi or the Congress leadership.
Analysts note that such cross‑state commentary reflects the BJP's broader strategy to project national cohesion and counter opposition narratives during crucial electoral phases.