BJP Fields Four Muslim Candidates in Malegaon Civic Polls, Surprising Move
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News18•04-01-2026, 18:58
BJP Fields Four Muslim Candidates in Malegaon Civic Polls, Surprising Move
- •BJP nominated four Muslim candidates, including two women, for the Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections.
- •This decision is notable as BJP rarely fields Muslim candidates in Lok Sabha, Assembly, or other municipal polls.
- •Candidates are Razia Akbar Shah (Ward 8B), Shaikh Rahim Farooq (Ward 8D), Nasreen Aslam Shaikh (Ward 14C), and Shaikh Salim Babu (Ward 14D).
- •The Malegaon election is for 84 seats across 21 wards, with administrative rule imposed since June 2022.
- •BJP State President Ravindra Chavan stated the party aims to include all sections, citing positive public sentiment towards PM Modi's schemes.
Why It Matters: BJP's unexpected move to field four Muslim candidates in Malegaon signals a shift in strategy.
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