Hyderabad, Oct. 25: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) is seeking to expand its political presence in Andhra Pradesh by contesting municipal elections with 21 candidates across six municipalities. The party is also targeting key civic positions, including the Mayor’s post in Kadapa and the municipal chairperson’s post in Hindupur.
AIMIM initially filed nominations for 31 candidates, but 21 remain in the contest, according to reports. The party is seeking to strengthen its presence beyond its traditional political strongholds.
In Hindupur, AIMIM has fielded candidates in four wards, while it is contesting six wards in Adoni. It has also fielded candidates in Ward No. 9 in Penukonda, Ward No. 3 in Rayadurg and Ward No. 44 in Nandyal. In Vijayawada, the party is contesting three seats.
AIMIM Deploys MLAs and Senior Leaders for Campaigning
The party has stepped up its organisational activities in Kadapa, Vijayawada, Nandyal, Anantapur and Hindupur. Its strategy follows earlier electoral experience in Kadiri, where the party reportedly lost the Assembly seat by a narrow margin.
To strengthen its campaign, AIMIM has deployed six sitting MLAs, MLCs, senior leaders and prominent leaders from Maharashtra. They have been assigned specific municipalities and wards to coordinate campaign activities and reach voters.
Nampally MLA Majid Hussain campaigned in Anantapur, Penukonda and Hindupur on October 21 before visiting Vijayawada the following day. Yakutpura MLA Jaffer Hussain Meraj was assigned campaigning responsibilities in Nandyal, Penukonda and Hindupur.
Bahadurpura MLA Mohammed Mubeen was deployed in Kadapa to campaign for the party’s mayoral candidate, while Malakpet MLA Ahmed Bin Abdullah Balala was assigned to Adoni.
AIMIM has also campaigned in places such as Madanapalle, where it is not contesting, to improve its visibility and strengthen its organisational network ahead of future elections.
The municipal polls will test AIMIM’s ability to expand its political influence in Andhra Pradesh. The results are expected to help the party assess its local support and shape its strategy for the next Assembly elections.
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