Owaisi clarified that AIMIM wanted to work with the opposition INDIA alliance but did not receive any positive reply. He also made it clear that AIMIM was not seeking any ministerial positions but expected a response from the RJD leadership. Despite multiple attempts, AIMIM never received any communication from Lalu and Tejashwi.

Owaisi emphasized that if the alliance failed, AIMIM would fight the Bihar elections independently, targeting 6 seats in Seemanchal. The party had hoped for an agreement but now seems prepared to go it alone if necessary.

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Muslim voters play a crucial role in around 50–70 constituencies. This influence makes every party keen to attract them, but ticket distribution often remains limited. Historically, Muslims backed Congress, but dissatisfaction over governance led many to shift towards RJD, JD(U), and at times BJP.

The Bhagalpur riots of 1989 pushed Muslims further away from Congress, reshaping Bihar’s politics. Leaders like Syed Shahnawaz Hussain once gave BJP a Muslim face, but overall representation continued to fall. In the current Assembly, only 19 MLAs are Muslims, far below their population share.

Experts note that despite being a decisive vote bank, Muslims are not offered proportionate tickets. Even reserved seats are underutilized for Muslim candidates. Activists argue that until fair participation is ensured, the community will remain politically marginalized. This gap between numbers and power is now a major debate ahead of Bihar elections.

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