AIMIM's Maharashtra Rise: Congress Leader Exposes Party's Neglect of Muslim Voters

• Senior Congress leader Hussain Dalwai revealed that Congress's neglect of Muslim issues led to their votes shifting to AIMIM in Maharashtra municipal elections.
• Dalwai stated that AIMIM gained ground by providing a platform for minorities when Congress remained silent, causing Congress's support base to erode.
• He hinted at a severe communication gap between Congress's grassroots workers and top leadership, failing to win minority trust.
• Several Congress leaders, including Shakeel Ahmed, Rashid Alvi, Pramod Krishnam, and Kapil Sibal, have questioned Rahul Gandhi's leadership and party strategy.
• Dalwai warned that Congress must act decisively, as minorities are seeking alternatives, and the party is perceived as not serious about their safety and development.

Why It Matters: Congress's neglect of Muslim voters and leadership issues led to AIMIM's surge in Maharashtra, warns a party veteran.