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Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of AIMIM, is running a well-organised and impactful campaign for Shifaur Rehman in Okhla and Tahir Hussain in Mustafabad. The large crowds at his rallies have impressed Okhla residents and political observers. However, the key question remains: Can Owaisi and AIMIM convert this crowd into votes for Shifaur Rehman, who is currently in jail in connection with the Delhi riots case? Rehman has been granted custodial parole, and there is a strong possibility he will join the campaign, leveraging sympathy to rally support. Late candidacy announcement but strong presence in Okhla AIMIM’s late announcement of Shifaur…

Shifaur Rehman, an AIMIM leader, has been granted custody parole ahead of the Delhi elections, according to reliable sources. A Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus who is part of Rehman’s campaign team stated that further details are still awaited. Rehman is an accused in the Delhi riots case. A former president of the Jamia alumni group, Rehman has been incarcerated since April 2020. After being nominated by Asaduddin Owaisi’s All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), his wife, Noorine Fatima, has been campaigning on his behalf, urging residents to vote for her husband. ALSO READ Will Rahul rally boost Ariba’s prospects in Okhla,…

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and MP, is set to visit Okhla today to campaign for the party’s candidate, Ariba Khan. This has sparked intense debate about whether his rally will boost Ariba’s chances in the constituency, much like the impact Asaduddin Owaisi’s rallies have had on reshaping the political equation. Former Okhla MLA Asif Md Khan confirmed that Rahul Gandhi will address Congress supporters at TTI today at 6 pm. Ariba Khan and other Congress leaders will share the stage with him. Notably, this will be Rahul Gandhi’s first rally in any constituency as the Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 campaign…

Amanatullah Vs Owaisi: Verbal clash intensifies, AIMIM’s Majid targets Amanatullah. Read the report… With election season in full swing, tensions have escalated in Okhla, where incumbent MLA Amanatullah Khan and AIMIM’s Mohammed Majid Hussain have exchanged sharp verbal barbs. Majid is currently the MLA of Nampally Assembly in Telengana. The feud began with Amanatullah Khan’s criticism of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi days ago, accusing him of aiding the BJP by fielding a candidate in Okhla so that he could be defeated. Okhla’s political landscape: Amanatullah Vs Owaisi Okhla, represented by Amanatullah Khan for two terms, is witnessing a heated contest.…

Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader and MP, is set to visit Okhla on January 28 to campaign for Areeba Khan, the Congress candidate from the Okhla constituency, according to local party sources. A poster circulating on social media indicates that Rahul Gandhi will address a gathering at TTI, Okhla Head, as part of the campaign. The Congress party is aiming for a comeback in the Delhi Assembly elections, after having been in power for over 15 years before being unseated by Arvind Kejriwal’s AAP. ALSO READ Why Amanatullah Khan lost his temper with Republic TV reporter, video goes viral The Congress…

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) celebrated the 76th Republic Day today with tremendous zeal, fervor and a strong sense of patriotism. The celebration began with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mazhar Asif along with the Chief Guest of the function, Shri Faiz Ahmed Kidwai (IAS), Director General (DG) of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Government of India, and the Registrar of JMI, Prof. Md. Mahtab Alam Rizvi, at the forecourt of Dr. M. A. Ansari Auditorium of the university. Following the unfurling of the tricolor, the assembly, which included Deans, Heads of Departments, Directors…

In a “big boost” to AIMIM campaign in Okhla, AAP rebel Mahmood Ahmed joined Asaduddin Owaisi’s party a few minutes ago. Delhi AIMIM president Shoaib Jamiee told the media that Mahmood has officially joined the AIMIM. By joining AIMIM today at a massive gathering attended by the party’s top leaders, Mahmood, who had once challenged Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan’s authority by vying for the party ticket from Okhla in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections 2025, has ended weeks of speculation. After AAP announced Amanatullah Khan as its MLA candidate from Okhla for the third consecutive term, Mahmood became the first…

Amanatullah Khan, the incumbent Okhla MLA and AAP candidate seeking a third term, lost his temper during an interaction with a Republic TV reporter. The incident was captured on a viral video. The reporter asked Khan: “Do you have any shame for what happened yesterday?” The question seemed to unsettle Khan, as his facial expression reflected agitation. He responded angrily: “What kind of talk is this? Is this how you speak? How are you talking? Get out of here.” ALSO READ Amanatullah reacts to son’s incident At this point, an AAP worker intervened and tried to intimidate the reporter, ordering…

As part of a crackdown on modified silencers and increased security measures ahead of Republic Day, Delhi Police seized a bike being ridden by Mohammad Anas, son of incumbent Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, on Thursday night. Videos circulating locally show an argument breaking out between police officials and Anas after he was stopped in Nafees Road. The Station House Officer (SHO) ordered the confiscation of the bike and imposed a fine of ₹20,000. Key points 1. Bike seizure and fine: As part of a crackdown on modified silencers ahead of Republic Day, Delhi Police seized a bike ridden by Mohammad…

Asaduddin Owaisi in Okhla, highlights local issues, praises Shaheen Bagh women. Read the full report here: After holding a roadshow from Zakir Nagar to Khalilullah Mosque on Thursday, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi visited Shaheen Bagh to address residents who turned up in large numbers to support Shifaur Rehman, the party’s candidate from Okhla. This marked Asaduddin Owaisi’s second visit to Okhla in two years. In a freewheeling 30-minute speech, he highlighted issues of injustice, lack of development, and the need for independent political leadership. He made an impassioned appeal for unity, justice, and change, urging Okhla residents to vote for…