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Cong has fielded 9 Muslims in Maharashtra, Ajit NCP 5, BJP 0

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 12 November 2024
In the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, Muslim candidates represent only 10% of the total contestants, with a majority contesting as independents. Major parties like BJP and Congress have fielded very few Muslim candidates, while AIMIM has the highest representation among parties. Muslim women are particularly underrepresented, constituting a mere 0.5% of all candidates.
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