Race for 2027: Owaisi Seeks Alliances to Counter BJP in Uttar Pradesh

AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi calls for electoral alliances with opposition forces ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections to halt BJP's return to power. Acknowledging past failures, he emphasizes a renewed grassroots effort and highlights internal opposition challenges. Meanwhile, Congress firm on maintaining candidate autonomy.

In a fervent push against the BJP ahead of the crucial 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi announced his willingness to form alliances with other opposition groups. Speaking in Uttar Pradesh, Owaisi acknowledged previous electoral setbacks but stressed a revitalized grassroots campaign to secure a political foothold.

Owaisi conceded that AIMIM's 2017 electoral efforts had been unsuccessful, attributing this to past mistakes now being actively addressed. As preparations continue, state leader Shaukat Ali leads efforts to mobilize the party's campaign machinery. Owaisi openly expressed readiness to join an anti-BJP coalition to prevent opposition vote fragmentation, countering narratives that AIMIM divides secular votes.

With internal tensions marked by defections in the Rajya Sabha elections, Owaisi criticized mainstream opposition parties for neglecting past coalition offers. Concurrently, Congress leader Imran Masood dismissed the possibility of aligning with AIMIM, asserting the need for unified opposition to communalism. Masood emphasized Congress' autonomy in candidate selection, signaling strategic independence ahead of the elections.