Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen Makes Impressive Debut in Maharashtra

Hyderabad: The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen or MIM, which made an impressive debut in the Maharashtra elections, will now focus on Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and other states, said party president Asaduddin Owaisi.

The party, which won two seats in Maharashtra in its first attempt to expand its base outside Hyderabad, plans to open its branches and actively participate in elections in other states.

Mr Owaisi, who is a Member of Parliament from Hyderabad, thanked the people of Maharashtra for their support to the party.

Of the 24 seats the MIM contested, it bagged two seats but lost three seats by a narrow margin. In nine constituencies, the party finished third. It polled over 5.13 lakh votes in 24 constituencies.

The MIM chief told reporters that there were certain shortcomings like low poll percentage and lack of organisational structure. "We will try to overcome these shortcomings and strengthen the organization," said Mr Owaisi.

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Stating that the party already has a presence in Marathwada, he said it would now open its branches in Nagpur and other parts of the state. It also plans to contest elections to Mumbai's civic body and the polls to other local bodies in the western state.