Patna: As Bihar gears up for elections, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has reignited the debate over minority representation in state politics with a bold statement in Gopalganj. Addressing a large gathering while campaigning for AIMIM candidate Anas Salam, Owaisi said it was time Bihar’s minority community claimed its rightful share of power.
“Bihar’s Muslim population is about 17%, yet political participation and ticket distribution remain deeply unequal,” Owaisi said. “When a community with just 3% population can have a Deputy Chief Minister, then why can’t a 17% community’s son become Chief Minister? Inshallah, Azam’s son will also be CM one day.”
‘We need rights and respect, not just votes’
Owaisi urged voters to think beyond traditional politics and vote for candidates who raise real issues in the assembly. “We don’t just need votes — we need rights and respect. Only those who understand your pain can fight for your future,” he said.
He highlighted local concerns such as shortage of universities, lack of doctors and medicines in hospitals, unemployment among youth, and irrigation and electricity issues faced by farmers. “Our youth need jobs, our farmers need power and water,” he added.
Owaisi criticises political exclusion
Owaisi claimed that AIMIM had expressed willingness to join an alliance, but was excluded by other political blocs. “We wanted to be part of an alliance, but no one included us. So now we are fighting on our own,” he said. “The responsibility for division lies with them.”
He also extended gratitude to VIP chief Mukesh Sahani, saying, “We thank Mukesh Sahani and his community — despite being only 3%, he became Deputy CM. He has sent a message to Bihar that if the son of a Mallah can rise to that position, then the son of Azam can also become Chief Minister, Inshallah.”
