Muhammed Arif Khan, Maharashtra Cong leader, resigns

He is miffed with no Muslim representation

This is a new headache for the Congress

In a significant development, Muhammed Arif Khan, a prominent leader within the Maharashtra Congress, has stepped down from the party’s campaign committee. His decision comes as a response to the party’s failure to nominate any Muslim candidate in the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

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Expressing his discontent, Khan wrote a letter to party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, highlighting the absence of Muslim representation among the candidates fielded by the Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) bloc. “From a total of 48 Lok Sabha seats in Maharashtra, MVA has not nominated a single Muslim candidate,” Khan lamented in his letter.

Khan, who was vying for a ticket from Mumbai North Central, was overlooked in favor of Varsha Gaikwad. His disappointment extends beyond personal ambition, reflecting a broader concern regarding the Congress party’s departure from its inclusive ideology.

“The party has deviated from its inclusive ideology and giving representation to all communities,” Khan stated, emphasizing the disillusionment among minority groups and party workers over the lack of inclusivity in candidate selection.

As Khan steps down from the Maharashtra Congress Campaign Committee, his resignation underscores the urgency for the party to address concerns regarding minority representation and reaffirm its commitment to inclusivity.