AIUDF Chief Badruddin Ajmal Urges Grand Alliance in Assam to Oust BJP, Cites Bihar Lessons

Guwahati: All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Badruddin Ajmal called for the formation of a grand alliance (mahagathbandhan) in Assam to prevent the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from returning to power for another five years, stressing that the coalition must prioritise the interests of the state's people.

Speaking to reporters, Ajmal said the Congress should learn from its mistakes in the recent Bihar Assembly elections, where he claimed the mahajot did not fail but was undermined by a flawed strategy from the Congress leadership.

“Bihar is gone; now we must save Assam. Otherwise, the BJP will rule for another five years,” Ajmal warned.

He refrained from criticising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, describing him as a “very big leader,” and expressed willingness to support the party. “Whatever we give for Congress, let it be good,” he said.

Ajmal revealed that the AIUDF had initially been part of the mahajot in Assam but was later sidelined. “We don’t know what our fault was. Later, we learned that people with beards and caps were not allowed on stage,” he alleged, in an apparent reference to perceived discrimination.

He noted that the Congress now appears to be in talks with AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, adding, “Now they are talking with Owaisi.”

On his political future, Ajmal said he is not mentally prepared to contest the upcoming Assam Assembly elections due to health reasons and the emotional toll of a major previous defeat. “Such a big election was lost. But I will campaign for our candidates,” he assured.

Maintaining his independent stance, Ajmal said, “I believe in the ‘ekla chalo’ (go alone) policy and will continue accordingly. But if anyone wants an alliance with us, we are open to talks.”

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