AIMIM Puts Blame on RJD and Congress for Splitting Minority Votes in Bihar

AIMIM leader Waris Pathan criticizes the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress for causing a division in minority votes in Bihar. Pathan dismissed claims of his party being BJP's 'B team' and articulated the AIMIM's aim to secure seven assembly constituencies amid ongoing election results.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Waris Pathan has accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress of fragmenting the minority vote base in Bihar's assembly elections. Pathan rejected allegations suggesting that AIMIM operates as a subsidiary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Pathan underscored the significance of AIMIM's promising performance, as the party leads in several constituencies, calling it a 'huge boost'. He alleged that RJD and Congress ignored AIMIM's willingness to collaborate by requesting only six seats, leading to their failure in both Maharashtra and Bihar.

The AIMIM criticized Mahagathbandhan for strategic missteps, particularly for designating a deputy chief ministerial candidate from a smaller voter demographic, neglecting larger communities. Meanwhile, the NDA leads strongly in Bihar, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar poised for another landmark victory, thanks to his and PM Modi's enduring popularity.

(With inputs from agencies.)