Bulldozer Politics Backfires: Alisha Khan Wins Nagpur Election After House Demolition

• Alisha Khan, an AIMIM candidate, won the municipal election in Nagpur's Ward No. 3, defeating BJP's Bhagyashree Kantode by 1900 votes.
• Her victory comes after her husband, Fahim Khan, was jailed for four months on riot charges, and their two-story house in Sanjay Bagh Colony was demolished by authorities in March 2025, citing unauthorized construction.
• The 'bulldozer action' and perceived injustice became a central election issue, with residents of Yashodharanagar urging Alisha Khan to contest.
• Alisha Khan secured 9,455 votes, highlighting public sentiment against the administration's actions.
• Her win is seen as a significant discussion point in Nagpur, with voters delivering a 'slap' to 'bulldozer politics'.

Why It Matters: Alisha Khan's victory in Nagpur, after her house demolition, signals public rejection of 'bulldozer politics'.