UP Shock for Owaisi: Syed Asim Waqar’s Impending Exit Deals a Blow to AIMIM
UP Shock for Owaisi: Syed Asim Waqar’s Impending Exit Deals a Blow to AIMIM The political landscape in Uttar Pradesh is bracing for a significant shake-up, and the tremors are being felt right at the doorstep of Asaduddin Owaisi's All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM). According to recent reports, Syed Asim Waqar, a prominent face of the party in UP, is poised to exit the party and join the Congress. This move marks a major strategic setback for Owaisi’s ambitions in the Hindi heartland. A Decade-Long Run Comes to an End Syed Asim Waqar has been a crucial organizational pillar for AIMIM in Uttar Pradesh, serving the party for nearly a decade. His expected formal induction into the Congress in New Delhi this Wednesday signifies more than just a routine defection. It highlights the Congress party's aggressive strategy to consolidate minority leadership under its umbrella ahead of the 2027 UP Assembly elections, directly undercutting regional players. What This ...