Did All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) dent the Congress in Araria? Congress candidate Abidur Rahman is trailing JD(U) 's Shagufta Azim by 7,217 votes. The AIMIM fielded Mohammad Manzoor in this constituency. Abidur Rahman is seeking re-election from this seat. His defeat in this seat may be considered a shocking setback for the Grand Old Party. The AIMIM and its leader, Asaduddin Owaisi, have been accused of helping the BJP by splitting the Muslim votes and giving an edge to the saffron party or its allies.

Did Asaduddin Owaisi's appeal work?

Asaduddin Owaisi personally came to this area and campaigned for Abidur Rehman. He slammed the Congress and the RJD and questioned their credentials for protecting the Muslims. He also raised the issue of the bill related to Waqf reform

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