AIMIM able to ally with NCP and Congress; we’re not ‘B’ staff of BJP: Imtiaz Jaleel

By PTI

AURANGABAD: The AIMIM is prepared to ally with NCP and Congress, that are constituents of the Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi authorities in Maharashtra, social gathering MP Imtiaz Jaleel mentioned, including the Asaduddin Owaisi-led social gathering will not be the ‘B’ staff of BJP as alleged by mainstream events.

Jaleel mentioned he spoke concerning the All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen’s willingness to tie up when state minister and NCP chief Rajesh Tope visited his residence on Friday.

“Tope visited me on Friday, days after lost my mother due to an illness. It is always alleged that Bharatiya Janata Party wins because of us (AIMIM- due to splitting of Muslim votes). To prove this allegation wrong I proposed to Tope that we are ready for an alliance. However, he didn’t say anything about my offer,” Jaleel, who heads the Maharashtra unit of AIMIM, advised reporters on Friday night time.

Now we need to see whether or not these are simply allegations in opposition to AIMIM or they (Congress and NCP) are prepared to affix arms with us, he added.

Queried concerning the seemingly stand of Shiv Sena relating to AIMIM’s provide, the Aurangabad MP prevented a direct reply.

“The fact is that these parties want votes of Muslims. Why only NCP? The Congress also says they are secular and they also want votes of Muslims. We are ready to join hands with them too. The BJP has done the maximum damage to this country. We are ready to do everything to defeat them,” the AIMIM chief mentioned.

He mentioned the AIMIM had additionally spoken (a few tie-up) with the Samajwadi Party and the Bahujan Samaj Party in Uttar Pradesh (polls), however they wished votes of Muslims and never Asaduddin Owaisi, who heads the social gathering.

“In Maharashtra also, these parties (Congress and NCP) want votes of Muslims but not the AIMIM. You blame us for BJP’s victory. I propose that then let us contest the elections together,” he mentioned.

When requested whether or not the proposal for an alliance is restricted for the Aurangabad Municipal Corporation, Jaleel mentioned that the long run motion relies upon upon the response AIMIM will get from NCP and Congress.

“Otherwise we can go alone. We are giving them a chance (to ally) as they call us the ‘B’ team (of BJP),” he mentioned.

AIMIM had gained two seats within the 2019 Maharashtra Assembly elections.

On Hindutva chief Sambhaji Bhide’s current remarks about Islam, Jaleel mentioned the previous could be in contrast with Mumbai assault terrorist Ajmal Kasab.

“Kasab used a gun to weaken India and this man is using vitriol. No religion is bad. People who follow that religion can be good or bad. This person is not worth calling ‘Guruji’,” Jaleel mentioned.