Overview

• At a Darbhanga rally, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi said Muslims have no leader in Bihar, citing a 19% share that contrasts with the 2022 caste survey’s 17.7% figure.
• Owaisi announced AIMIM will contest four Mithilanchal constituencies: Darbhanga City, Jale, Keoti and Bisfi in Madhubani.
• He accused RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav of buying four AIMIM MLAs after the party’s 2020 Seemanchal gains and said his proposal for six seats with a Seemanchal development assurance drew no response.
• Arguing Muslims are underrepresented in Parliament, Owaisi linked the shortfall to recent laws such as the Waqf Amendment Act and said there should have been 50–55 Muslim MPs.
• With the Election Commission stating Bihar polls will be held before November 22, a Punjab BJP spokesperson’s call to revoke Muslims’ national minority status added to the debate over representation.