Asaduddin Owaisi-founded All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is gearing up to participate in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The party is emphasizing the plight of minority migrant workers from the state as a key point of criticism against the ruling Trinamool Congress. AIMIM has initiated a campaign in minority-heavy districts like Malda, Murshidabad, and various Assembly constituencies in districts such as Cooch Behar, North Dinajpur, Nadia, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and Howrah.
The party’s focus lies in highlighting that a significant number of migrant workers from West Bengal belong to the minority community, suggesting a lack of sincere efforts by the Trinamool Congress in addressing the economic and social needs of Muslim youth through job creation. AIMIM aims to educate minority voters about the alleged disparity between the ruling party’s professed support for minorities and the ground reality.
A state leader of AIMIM stated that their outreach efforts have already persuaded some minority migrant workers and their families, who were previously aligned with the Trinamool Congress, to join AIMIM. These individuals have reportedly recognized the party’s message that employment opportunities are crucial for Muslim youth, a need they feel has been neglected under the current Trinamool Congress administration.
It is highly likely that AIMIM will participate in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly polls in partnership with Janata Unnayan Party, a new political entity founded by Humayun Kabir, a suspended Trinamool Congress legislator. Additionally, AIMIM is open to collaborating with the CPI(M)-led Left Front, although no official confirmation has been received from the Left leadership at this time.
