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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi launches Uttar Pradesh campaign with Kanpur rally
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 20 Sep 2026, 11:31 AM
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AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi began his Uttar Pradesh outreach today with a rally in Kanpur, marking the restart of his state‑wide campaign.
Asaduddin Owaisi, the national chief of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), arrived in Kanpur on the morning of the scheduled rally. The event, organized by local party workers, was intended to signal the resumption of Owaisi's campaign across Uttar Pradesh ahead of the upcoming state elections.
The rally drew a sizable gathering of supporters, party cadres, and local residents. While no formal speeches were recorded in the lead, Owaisi is expected to address issues such as minority welfare, employment, and communal harmony, themes that have featured prominently in his recent outreach in the state.
Political analysts note that the Kanpur rally underscores AIMIM's strategy to expand its footprint beyond its traditional strongholds in Hyderabad and other parts of the country. The party aims to consolidate Muslim votes and present itself as a third alternative to the two dominant state parties.
Security arrangements were in place, with police deploying personnel to manage crowds and ensure order. The rally is part of a series of stops planned in major Uttar Pradesh cities over the next few weeks.
The rally drew a sizable gathering of supporters, party cadres, and local residents. While no formal speeches were recorded in the lead, Owaisi is expected to address issues such as minority welfare, employment, and communal harmony, themes that have featured prominently in his recent outreach in the state.
Political analysts note that the Kanpur rally underscores AIMIM's strategy to expand its footprint beyond its traditional strongholds in Hyderabad and other parts of the country. The party aims to consolidate Muslim votes and present itself as a third alternative to the two dominant state parties.
Security arrangements were in place, with police deploying personnel to manage crowds and ensure order. The rally is part of a series of stops planned in major Uttar Pradesh cities over the next few weeks.