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“Star campaigner” Saeed Akhtar Khan has rejoined Amanatullah Khan after a brief stint with Shifaur Rehman. The MLA believes Saeed’s return will strengthen the party’s poll prospects in Okhla, where he is seeking a hat-trick victory. The old adage, “In love and politics, everything is fair,” seems apt for Saeed, a resident of Okhla. During an event in Ghaffar Manzil days ago, Saeed told the media that he had been Amanatullah’s star campaigner for ten years. He made this declaration unprompted, interrupting reporters who were speaking with Shifa ur Rahman’s wife, Noorine Fatima, at an event hosted by AIMIM and…

When the Delhi election dates were announced, reports suggested that Asaduddin Owaisi’s AIMIM would contest 12 constituencies in the Capital. However, the party has now decided to focus on just two Muslim-majority constituencies: Mustafabad and Okhla. In these two areas, AIMIM has fielded former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain and Jamia alumni president Shifaur Rehman, both of whom are accused in Delhi riot cases and are in jail. They had got custody parole to file nomination papers after which they are back in jail. AIMIM’s Delhi president Dr. Shoaib Jamai explained the party’s decision: “We are contesting only two seats to…

Jamia Hamdard celebrated a milestone on 10th January 2025 with the inauguration of its dynamic new website, marking a significant step towards modernising its digital presence. Organised by the Web Cell of HAH-CIT, the event was held in the HNF Board Room and was graced by Chancellor Hammad Ahmed, who officially launched the new website. The event was graced by Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. M. A. Sikandar, Registrar, Mr. Syed Saud Akhtar, Controller of Examinations, Deans of Schools, and other distinguished officers of the university. Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, whose visionary leadership…

Amanatullah Khan is not in the poll race; my contest is with Shifaur Rehman or Ariba Khan, said BJP’s Okhla candidate, Manish Chaudhry. In a fresh statement targeting incumbent AAP Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, Manish claimed that his real fight is with the AIMIM’s candidate or Congress’s Ariba Khan, who is an educated contender and could be a strong competitor. After filing his nomination, Manish expressed gratitude to the BJP leadership. “I want to thank the Bharatiya Janata Party for trusting me and selecting me as their candidate from Okhla Assembly,” he said. ALSO READ Amanatullah, Ariba, Shifaur file nominations:…

Amanatullah Khan, Ariba Khan, and Shifaur Rehman quietly filed their nominations on Thursday, setting the stage for a fierce electoral battle in Okhla. The three candidates represent the AAP, Congress, and AIMIM respectively and share a strong connection to Uttar Pradesh, a factor likely to influence voters from the region. Due to a technical glitch, Shifaur Rehman’s papers had to be resubmitted on Friday morning, according to his close aide, Jamia Millia Islamia alumnus Badre Alam. “We are working to resolve the issue and submit the papers again,” Alam said. Okhla’s incumbent MLA Amanatullah Khan, seeking a third term, filed…

In the heart of the bustling Shaheen Bagh, a narrow 10-foot-wide lane a few metres from Dream Bell School has become a symbol of neglect and frustration. For over a year, residents have faced worsening conditions, including waterlogging, open drains, and a crumbling pathway that make everyday life increasingly difficult. This lane in Shaheen Bagh, a key route for daily commuting and access to neighbouring streets, features a dangerously large open manhole. Walking on this street at night when there is dark has become hazardous, with residents reporting frequent accidents. Just last Saturday, a motorcycle skidded and fell, and the…

A day when the Congress announced its candidate for the Okhla seat, Asif Md Khan expressed happiness that the party had placed its faith in his daughter, Ariba Khan, currently the sitting Councillor of Abul Fazal Enclave. Known for his outspoken nature, Asif Md Khan didn’t hold back when asked about the changing political landscape in Okhla following his daughter’s candidacy. Addressing reporters and YouTubers, Asif Md Khan launched a pointed critique at AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. “Asaduddin Owaisi is a Barrister and a wealthy man. He runs a political party and is also a Member of Parliament. If he…

Manish Chaudhry officially filed his nomination today as the BJP candidate for the Okhla Assembly. “This marks the beginning of building the future that every citizen has committed to. This time in Okhla, the BJP government is set to take shape,” he wrote on his social media timeline after submitting his papers, alongside a photo. A former student leader at Delhi University, Manish Chaudhry has entered Okhla’s political battle, an area previously dominated by Congress and, for the last 10 years, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He is challenging incumbent Okhla MLA Amanatullah Khan, who is seeking a third consecutive…

Our Okhla candidate, Shifaur Rehman, has been granted custody parole for the purpose of nomination, said AIMIM Delhi president Shoaib Jamaee. He is an accused in 2020 Delhi riots. Shifaur Rehman, an alumnus of Jamia Millia Islamia and former president of AAJMI, a Jamia alumni group, has been in jail since April 2020 in connection with the northeast Delhi riots case. He is expected to file his nomination tomorrow as a candidate for AIMIM. In his absence, his wife, Noorin Fatima, has taken charge of his campaign. A few days ago, she addressed a large gathering at Ghaffar Manzil in…

Okhla is abuzz with poll fever, as accusations and counter-accusations dominate the political discourse. With AIMIM’s first-ever entry into the Okhla electoral race, the political atmosphere has intensified. Both Congress and AAP accuse AIMIM of splitting Muslim votes, allegedly to benefit the BJP directly. Caught in the crossfire between incumbent MLA Amanatullah Khan and former MLA Asif Md Khan, Shoaib Jamai, the newly appointed Delhi State President of AIMIM, took aim at Asif’s daughter, Ariba Khan, who Congress has nominated to contest from Okhla. She is sitting Congress Councillor from Abul Fazal Enclave, the daughter of former MLA Asif Mohammad…