Owaisi’s party threatens Gujarat, AIMIM panel wins in Bhuj, surprises everyone by breaking into Congress stronghold

News India Live, Digital Desk: While on one hand BJP’s unilateral dominance is visible in the results of Gujarat local body elections, on the other hand Asaduddin Owaisi’s party AIMIM (All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen) has also surprised political pundits by registering its presence. In Bhuj of Kutch district, the party has not only opened its account but has also made its organizational strength felt by registering victory in an entire ward. This victory is important because AIMIM has achieved these seats by breaking into the traditional vote bank of Congress. Bhuj Ward No. 1: Historic victory of AIMIM According to the trends and results, AIMIM candidates have registered a landslide victory in Ward No. 1 of Bhuj Municipality of Kutch. The entire panel of the party (three candidates) has been declared victorious from here. With this victory, there is an atmosphere of celebration in the Muslim dominated areas of Bhuj. Party workers say that this victory is a victory of ‘development and trust’ and now they will raise the voice of the public in the municipality. Big blow to Congress, BJP’s lead intact. This entry of AIMIM has caused the most damage to Congress. Owaisi’s candidates have vandalized the wards of Bhuj which Congress considered as its safe fort. Political experts believe that the presence of ‘AAP’ and ‘AIMIM’ polarized the opposition votes, due to which BJP directly benefited at some places and AIMIM itself won at the local level. Demonstrations in Ahmedabad and other cities Ahmedabad: AIMIM has also given a tough fight in Muslim dominated wards (like Jamalpur and Maktampura) of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC). Repeating the performance of the last election, the party has maintained its lead on some important seats. Bharuch and Godhra: Some candidates of the party have won in these municipalities too, which makes it clear that AIMIM is no longer limited to Ahmedabad only, but is also expanding its base in the municipal bodies of North and Central Gujarat. ‘Alarm’ for 2027 assembly elections? This performance of AIMIM in the local body elections can be seen as a trailer for the 2027 Gujarat Assembly elections. Is being watched. Owaisi’s strategy is clear – to strengthen his base through urban body elections and then come into the role of a decisive ‘vote cutter’ or ‘king maker’ in the assembly elections.