Politics

Owaisi Offers Alliance Talks to Opposition Ahead of UP Polls

Published: 21 September 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

Asaduddin Owaisi, chief of AIMIM, has signalled his willingness to form alliances ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying no single party can defeat the BJP on its own. He invited "like-minded" parties for talks, stating that AIMIM is ready to work with anyone whose goal is to prevent the BJP from returning to power for a third consecutive term in the state. He also said AIMIM would decide on any alliance by October 2.

Key Takeaways

The remarks indicate renewed efforts to build a broader opposition coalition in Uttar Pradesh. Owaisi's outreach comes as various regional parties explore potential alignments ahead of the high-stakes 2027 election, while AIMIM continues to expand its grassroots presence in the state.

Sources

The Hindu, The Statsmen