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Owaisi-Beniwal Possible Alliance Stirs Rajasthan Local Body Election Politics
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:04 AM
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Speculation that Asaduddin Owaisi and Hanuman Beniwal may share a stage in Jaipur has ignited debate over its impact on Jat and Muslim vote dynamics in the Rajasthan local body polls.
Speculation has emerged that Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen, and Hanuman Beniwal, founder of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, could appear together on a stage in Jaipur during the ongoing Rajasthan local body elections. The rumor, circulating among political circles and media outlets, has quickly become a focal point of discussion as parties vie for influence in the state’s municipal and panchayat contests.
Political analysts are assessing the possible ramifications of such a partnership, linking it to the delicate balance between Jat and Muslim vote banks. They argue that a joint appearance could signal an attempt to consolidate minority and non‑upper‑caste votes, potentially reshaping the electoral calculus in districts where both communities hold sway.
Neither Owaisi’s AIMIM nor Beniwal’s RLP has officially confirmed the meeting, and both parties have refrained from commenting on the speculation. Election officials, however, have noted that any formal alliance would need to comply with the Model Code of Conduct governing local body polls.
Political analysts are assessing the possible ramifications of such a partnership, linking it to the delicate balance between Jat and Muslim vote banks. They argue that a joint appearance could signal an attempt to consolidate minority and non‑upper‑caste votes, potentially reshaping the electoral calculus in districts where both communities hold sway.
Neither Owaisi’s AIMIM nor Beniwal’s RLP has officially confirmed the meeting, and both parties have refrained from commenting on the speculation. Election officials, however, have noted that any formal alliance would need to comply with the Model Code of Conduct governing local body polls.