Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Sharjeel Imam's Election Bid Divides Muslims in Kishanganj
Sharjeel Imam, accused in the 2020 Delhi riots, wants to run for the Bahadurganj assembly seat in Kishanganj, a Muslim-majority area in Bihar.
His supporters are asking the AIMIM party to give him a ticket.
Some people support this, while others are unsure.
AIMIM is also running its own candidate.
Other parties like RJD and Congress are staying silent on whether to support him.
Sharjeel Imam's brother is campaigning for him.
Sharjeel Imam's father was also a politician.
Sharjeel Imam, a UAPA accused, plans to contest elections in Bihar.
Supporters want AIMIM to give Imam a ticket.
AIMIM's candidate for Bahadurganj isn't familiar with Sharjeel Imam.
RJD and Congress are silent on supporting Imam.
The issue has divided the Muslim community in Kishanganj.
- Who
- Sharjeel Imam, a UAPA accused; AIMIM party
- What
- Sharjeel Imam is seeking to contest the Bahadurganj assembly elections and supporters want AIMIM to give him a ticket.
- When
- Ongoing debate as the Bihar assembly elections approach.
- Where
- Kishanganj district, Bihar
- Why
- Muslims are divided over whether Sharjeel Imam should contest elections and which party should support him.
Sharjeel Imam Supporters
AIMIM & Opponents
Support for Imam's Candidacy
Sharjeel Imam Supporters
Want AIMIM to give Sharjeel Imam a ticket.
AIMIM & Opponents
AIMIM has its own candidate and other parties are hesitant to support Imam.
- Candidate
- Sharjeel Imam
- Location
- Bahadurganj assembly seat, Kishanganj district, Bihar
- Imam's Brother
- Muzammil Imam
- AIMIM Candidate (Bahadurganj)
- Tausif Alam
- Father
- Akbar Imam