Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Owaisi Announces AIMIM's Independent Run in Telangana
Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the AIMIM party, said his party will contest the upcoming municipal elections in Telangana by itself.
He made this announcement after his party did well in the Maharashtra municipal polls, winning at least 114 wards.
Owaisi called the Maharashtra results a big victory and dismissed claims that certain areas were strongholds of other parties.
He also addressed speculations about a possible alliance with the BJP, saying he had already spoken about it and would not comment further.
Owaisi believes that democracy is about competition and not about loyalty to one party.
He also talked about the importance of elections in keeping the ruling parties accountable.
Additionally, he expressed concern about recent attacks on places of worship in Hyderabad, blaming weak police intelligence and ineffective peace committees for these incidents.
AIMIM to contest Telangana civic polls independently, considering alliances later if approached.
AIMIM's strong performance in Maharashtra municipal polls with at least 114 wards won.
Owaisi dismisses claims of BJP-MIM alliance and speculations about Congress strongholds.
AIMIM's victory in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) increases corporators from 25 to 33.
Owaisi addresses concerns about communal rifts and attacks on places of worship in Hyderabad.
- Who
- Asaduddin Owaisi, AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP
- What
- AIMIM to contest Telangana civic polls independently
- When
- Announced after strong showing in Maharashtra municipal polls
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Why
- To assert AIMIM's independent political identity and strategy
AIMIM's Independent Stance
Alliance Speculations
Election Strategy
AIMIM's Independent Stance
AIMIM will contest Telangana civic polls independently, considering alliances later if approached.
Alliance Speculations
Speculations suggest potential BJP-MIM alliance, though Owaisi dismisses the claims.
- Person
- Asaduddin Owaisi
- Party
- AIMIM
- Election Performance
- 114 wards in Maharashtra civic polls
- Election Strategy
- Independent contest in Telangana civic polls
- Allegations
- BJP-MIM alliance speculations
- Stance on Elections
- Victory and defeat are part of democracy
- Concerns Addressed
- Communal rifts and attacks on places of worship
- Vision for Democracy
- Democracy thrives on competition, not feudal loyalties
Sources
"People Free To Choose": Asaduddin Owaisi To NDTV On 'B-Team' Allegations
Despite jolts, how AIMIM pulled off its best show in Maharashtra civic polls
AIMIM To Fight Independently In Telangana Civic Polls
No ‘Vote-Cutter’, AIMIM Offering 'Ventilating Point': Asaduddin Owaisi Hails Party Win in Maharashtra Municipal Polls – WATCH
