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Asaduddin Owaisi has long argued that Indian politics underestimates the political aspirations of Muslims. This year’s Bihar election offered him another moment to reinforce that claim. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) notched five seats in the Seemanchal region — matching its 2020 tally — and finished a close second in one more.

In nine constituencies, the party’s vote share exceeded the margin of victory, making AIMIM a decisive factor in the final outcome. In fact, AIMIM is just one short of matching the tally of the Congress.

In 2020, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) managed to influence 4 out of 5 MLAs from the AIMIM, resulting in Owaisi pursuing this election with even more vigour.

What makes the Seemanchal wins significant is their symbo

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