Akbaruddin Owaisi's Bold Claim: CMs Come to Us, Not Vice Versa

• Akbaruddin Owaisi declared during municipal election campaign that CMs (Reddy or Rao) will seek MIM's support, not the other way around.
• These remarks target current CM Revanth Reddy (Congress) and former CM KCR (BRS), highlighting MIM's perceived kingmaker role in Hyderabad.
• MIM's strong vote bank in Hyderabad's Old City gives it significant influence, leading major parties to seek its support or neutrality.
• Historically, MIM aligns with the ruling party, shifting from BRS to Congress after the 2023 assembly elections.
• Critics argue MIM's focus on minority votes and self-interest hinders Old City's development and creates social division.