Archive · 20 Jan 2026
AIMIM Rules Out BJP Alliance After Maharashtra Polls
The AIMIM, led by Asaduddin Owaisi, has said it will not work with the BJP after doing well in the Maharashtra city council elections.
They won 125 seats recently and over 200 seats in total.
Owaisi said that AIMIM members cannot join with the BJP or other rival groups.
He also mentioned that the party has been working hard at the local level to win people's trust.
The BJP did well too, winning many seats across the state.
The AIMIM is now preparing for the upcoming Zilla Parishad elections.
AIMIM rules out any alliance with the BJP after strong performance in Maharashtra municipal elections.
Party won 125 seats in recent elections and over 200 seats in total across municipal councils and corporations.
AIMIM corporators in Akot were directed to withdraw support from a BJP-associated group.
Owaisi emphasizes grassroots work and clear messaging as key to AIMIM's success.
BJP-led Mahayuti won 1,824 seats in the municipal body elections.
- Who
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) led by Asaduddin Owaisi
- What
- Ruling out any alliance with the BJP and discussing recent electoral gains
- When
- After recent municipal elections and ongoing candidate interviews for Zilla Parishad polls on February 5
- Where
- Maharashtra, particularly Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and other cities
- Why
- Following strong performance in municipal elections and to maintain party discipline
- Organization
- All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM)
- Leader
- Asaduddin Owaisi
- Recent Success
- Won 125 seats in recent municipal elections, 85 seats in earlier polls
- Total Corporators
- Over 200 across municipal councils and corporations
- Key Cities
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Malegaon, Dhule, Amravati, Solapur, Mumbai
- BJP's Performance
- BJP-led Mahayuti won 1,824 seats across municipal bodies
- AIMIM's Stance
- No alliance with BJP, strict action against members aligning with rivals
