Owaisi Takes AIMIM Campaign Beyond Hyderabad, Leads Door-to-Door Drive in Nalgonda and Sangareddy
Hyderabad: In a significant political development ahead of the forthcoming municipal elections, the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has intensified its campaign across Telangana, with party president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi personally leading door-to-door canvassing in Nalgonda and Sangareddy. This marks the first time Owaisi has undertaken an extensive election campaign outside Hyderabad, signalling the party’s growing statewide ambitions.
The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has set an ambitious goal of contesting elections in municipalities and municipal corporations across the state, with a clear focus on capturing key leadership posts such as mayor and chairperson. In the Nalgonda Municipal Corporation, Owaisi has been actively campaigning for the past three days, covering localities from Bashir Bagh Colony to Rahmath Nagar. Accompanied by party leaders, corporator candidates and grassroots workers, he interacted with residents door to door and addressed multiple public meetings.
Addressing a gathering in Nalgonda, Owaisi asserted that no mayor could be elected in the corporation without the AIMIM’s support. He urged voters to ensure the victory of at least nine AIMIM corporators, stressing that a strong presence in the council was essential to influence governance. Highlighting key civic issues, he focused on the protection of Waqf properties, drinking water supply, sanitation, road infrastructure and the provision of adequate graveyard facilities.
“Ours is a party that raises people’s issues consistently. With your support, AIMIM will play a decisive role in solving long-pending civic problems,” Owaisi said, appealing to Muslims as well as Backward Classes (BCs), Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to unite behind the party.
Recalling that the AIMIM last contested elections in Nalgonda in 1987, Owaisi called upon party supporters to “fly the AIMIM flag high” in the town this time and make history with a strong electoral performance.
A similar door-to-door campaign was carried out in Sangareddy town, where Owaisi highlighted the party’s recent successes in Maharashtra, including victories in Mumbai, Aurangabad and Nanded. He said these results demonstrated the AIMIM’s ability to expand beyond its traditional strongholds and effectively represent minority and marginalised communities.
The party is now preparing for an extensive statewide tour, with Owaisi scheduled to campaign in several municipalities, including Nizamabad, Warangal, Mahabubnagar, Karimnagar and Bainsa in Nirmal district. Political observers note that the AIMIM, long perceived as being confined to Hyderabad’s Old City, is steadily expanding its footprint across Telangana.
By mobilising minority voters in regions with sizeable Muslim populations and forging broader social coalitions, the AIMIM appears to be strategically positioning itself to secure influential administrative posts such as mayor, chairperson, vice-chairperson, deputy mayor and deputy chairperson in urban local bodies. Owaisi’s direct involvement in non-Hyderabad regions has sparked fresh debate in political circles, with many viewing it as a clear signal of the party’s intent to emerge as a significant statewide force in Telangana’s urban politics.
