Badruddin Ajmal Critiques Congress, Compares It to Muslim League in Assam Elections

Historical Ties Between Congress and AIUDF

In Assam, the Congress party and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) once shared a strong alliance, particularly in constituencies with significant minority populations. However, as their relationship deteriorated, AIUDF's founder, Badruddin Ajmal, has begun to criticize Congress. Recently, Gaurav Gogoi, the head of Assam Congress, has been in the spotlight, and Ajmal has once again drawn a parallel between Congress and the Muslim League.

Badruddin Ajmal's Election Victory

Badruddin Ajmal contested from the newly formed Binakandi seat in Hojai district, where he achieved a decisive victory, defeating Assam Jatiya Parishad's Rezaul Karim Chowdhury by a margin of 119,721 votes. Although Ajmal faced defeat in the previous Lok Sabha elections, he successfully retained his assembly seat, while Shahabuddin Majumdar from the Assam Gana Parishad finished in third place.

Ajmal's Strong Statements Against Congress

Badruddin Ajmal, President, AIUDF:
Those who dig a well for others will find themselves in it. Congress attempted to eliminate AIUDF but ended up falling into the pit they dug. Congress is finished in Assam. It has become like the Muslim League, and I am saddened by this. Everything has been lost; congratulations to them.

Congress's Poor Performance in Elections

The Congress party's performance in the Assam assembly elections has been dismal. Gaurav Gogoi could not even secure his own seat in Jorhat. Out of 126 assembly seats in Assam, Congress managed to win only 19, while the BJP secured 82 seats independently, needing just 64 to form a government.

Understanding the Muslim League Comparison

Badruddin Ajmal positions himself as a leader for Muslims, framing his electoral campaign around the preservation of the political identity of minorities. Notably, he has labeled Congress as akin to the Muslim League, citing that the majority of Congress's elected representatives are Muslims, with 18 candidates from the community.

Who is Badruddin Ajmal?

Badruddin Ajmal has served as a Member of Parliament three times and is recognized as an Islamic scholar and a prominent figure among Bengali-speaking Muslims. After facing a significant defeat in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, he is now attempting to re-establish his presence in Assam's political landscape. This time, AIUDF contested the elections independently.