
Asaduddin Owaisi, leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), stirred political debate on October 12, 2024, when he suggested that the Congress party must adopt a “Sabka Saath” approach if it hopes to defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the upcoming elections. Owaisi’s remarks, which seemed to reference Modi’s own slogan of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas,” were quickly met with sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The AIMIM chief made these comments at a public rally, arguing that the opposition parties need to unite if they hope to challenge Modi’s dominant political standing. BJP leaders condemned Owaisi’s remarks, accusing him of playing divisive politics. They stated that Owaisi’s “advice” to Congress was a veiled attempt to promote his party’s communal agenda.
With the 2024 elections fast approaching, the political atmosphere remains charged, as opposition parties continue to explore strategies to weaken BJP’s hold on the electorate. Owaisi’s comments have reignited discussions around coalition politics and the role regional parties will play in the national political landscape.