Are Congress and RJD Really Aligning with Owaisi for Vote Polarization?
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Synopsis
Hindustani Awam Morcha's Santosh Suman accuses the Congress-RJD alliance of courting Asaduddin Owaisi to manipulate minority votes in Seemanchal ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections. This suggests a deeper strategy of communal politics aimed at electoral gain. The implications for Bihar's political landscape could be significant.
Key Takeaways
- RJD-Congress alliance aims to attract minority votes.
- Suman accuses them of communal politics.
- Seemanchal has a significant Muslim voter demographic.
- Concerns about communal polarization affecting Bihar’s peace.
- Owaisi's involvement could escalate communal tensions.
Patna, July 1 (NationPress) The National President of Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Bihar's Minor Water Resources Minister, Santosh Suman, has claimed that the alliance between RJD and Congress is gearing up to welcome AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in an effort to polarize minority votes in Seemanchal as the Bihar Assembly elections in 2025 approach.
“Tejashwi Yadav’s recent statements in Patna regarding the Waqf Amendment Act are less about safeguarding Waqf properties and more about engaging in appeasement politics. The Congress-RJD alliance is willing to resort to any measure to polarize votes through communalism,” Suman asserted.
He pointed out the significant Muslim voter base in Seemanchal, noting that Kishanganj comprises 67% Muslim voters, with Katihar at 38%, Araria at 32%, and Purnea at 30%.
Suman further alleged, “Through this communal polarization, the Congress-RJD alliance aims to capture these votes while instilling fear within the majority community.”
He also mentioned that while the Congress forms alliances with the Muslim League in Kerala, its ally RJD seems intent on igniting conflict in Seemanchal.
“They are seeking Owaisi’s backing, known for his radical and inflammatory speeches, to incite communal discord. The citizens of Bihar need to stay vigilant,” he warned.
Earlier, AIMIM leader and MLA Akhtarul Iman hinted at aligning with the INDIA Bloc before the Bihar elections.
Tejashwi Yadav participated in the Waqf Bachao-Samvidhan Bachao rally at Gandhi Maidan in Patna, where he proclaimed he would “discard the Waqf Act entirely” if elected.
NDA leaders, including Giriraj Singh and Vijay Sinha, have criticized Tejashwi Yadav over the Waqf issue, dubbing it as vote bank politics.
Point of View
The accusation from Santosh Suman highlights ongoing tensions in Bihar's political landscape. It raises crucial questions about the ethics of vote polarization and communalism in electoral strategies. As we approach the elections, the focus should be on the integrity and unity of the democratic process, ensuring all voices are heard without fear or favoritism.
NationPress
10/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the implications of Owaisi's potential alliance with Congress-RJD?
If Owaisi aligns with the Congress-RJD, it could significantly shift the voter dynamics in Seemanchal, potentially increasing communal tensions and altering the electoral landscape.
How does communal polarization affect Bihar's elections?
Communal polarization can lead to heightened tensions among communities, impacting voter behavior and possibly skewing the election results in favor of parties that utilize such strategies.
