AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal Launches Scathing Attack on BJP and Congress Over Electoral Strategy
In a fiery statement from Guwahati, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal launched a blistering critique of the Bharatiya Janata Party's political approach, which he characterized as deliberately divisive and targeted against a specific community. The prominent Muslim leader made it unequivocally clear that not a single vote from the Muslim electorate should be cast in favor of the saffron party in the upcoming elections.
Strong Warning Against Voting for BJP
"No Muslim voter should vote for BJP. If someone does, it is a disgrace to the community," Ajmal declared emphatically during his address on Saturday. He expressed deep concern about what he perceives as the BJP's strategy of polarization, which he believes undermines social harmony and targets minority communities for political gain.
Accusations Against Opposition Parties
Ajmal didn't spare the opposition either, particularly targeting the Congress party and the Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal. He accused these political formations of concentrating their electoral efforts exclusively on constituencies with significant minority populations—areas he identified as traditional AIUDF strongholds. Meanwhile, he alleged, these parties are essentially giving the BJP a free pass in Hindu-majority seats through their strategic choices.
"BJP is quietly leaving minority-majority areas to the Congress, while Congress is avoiding majority areas for BJP. This arrangement is happening at the cost of minority voters," Ajmal explained, suggesting a tacit understanding between the major political players that marginalizes minority interests.
Allegations of Electoral Exploitation
The AIUDF chief went further to allege that both the BJP and Congress are exploiting minority voters purely for electoral calculations without genuine commitment to their welfare. He painted a picture of political manipulation where minority communities are treated as vote banks rather than equal stakeholders in the democratic process.
Regarding Congress activities, Ajmal specifically mentioned the work of Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi in Upper Assam, noting that their focused attention on Muslim-dominated constituencies sends clear signals to the BJP about electoral battlegrounds. "Whether it is Congress or Raijor Dal, their attention is fixed on the same minority voters," he alleged, describing this as a "double game" being played with minority communities.
Prediction of Political Transformation
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Ajmal predicted a significant political transformation in Assam's landscape. He confidently stated that minority communities would play a decisive role in determining the next government formation, regardless of current political dynamics.
"In 2026, Assam's political power will change hands. No matter how much Himanta Biswa Sarma shouts, the momentum of the 'miya' community will not stop," Ajmal asserted, using the term that is commonly employed—often pejoratively—to refer to Bangladesh-origin migrant Muslims in Assam. His statement highlights the growing political consciousness and mobilization within this community.
Broader Implications for Assam Politics
The AIUDF leader's comments reveal several important dimensions of contemporary Assam politics:
- The increasing assertiveness of minority political voices in the state
- The complex triangular dynamics between BJP, Congress, and regional parties like AIUDF
- The strategic calculations around constituency demographics in electoral planning
- The growing political significance of migrant-origin communities in Assam's power equations
Ajmal's statements come at a crucial juncture as political parties begin positioning themselves for future electoral battles in Assam. His warnings about voting patterns and accusations against major parties reflect the heightened political tensions and strategic maneuvering characteristic of pre-election periods in the northeastern state.
