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Assam MP Yunus Tamuli Criticises Ajmal’s Roadside Prayers as Election‑Time Religious Politics
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:46 PM
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In Assam, MP Yunus Tamuli questioned the roadside prayers held by Ajmal, alleging they were aimed at influencing voters through religious appeals.
Assam political leader Yunus Tamuli has publicly challenged the roadside prayers organized by Ajmal, describing them as a form of religious politics timed with the election season. Tamuli's remarks suggest that the prayers were intended to sway voter sentiment by invoking religious sentiment. The criticism highlights growing concerns over the blending of faith-based activities with electoral campaigning in the state. No response from Ajmal or his representatives has been reported at this stage.
Tamuli's statements come amid heightened scrutiny of campaign tactics across Assam, where political parties are increasingly accused of leveraging religious symbols to gain electoral advantage. Observers note that such allegations, if substantiated, could impact public perception ahead of upcoming polls.
The issue underscores the broader debate on the separation of religion and politics in India's democratic process, with stakeholders urging adherence to secular electoral norms.
Tamuli's statements come amid heightened scrutiny of campaign tactics across Assam, where political parties are increasingly accused of leveraging religious symbols to gain electoral advantage. Observers note that such allegations, if substantiated, could impact public perception ahead of upcoming polls.
The issue underscores the broader debate on the separation of religion and politics in India's democratic process, with stakeholders urging adherence to secular electoral norms.