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All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimen (All India Council of the Union of Muslims) is an Islamic political party in India . The stronghold of AIMIM is the old city of Hyderabad in Andhra Pradesh . In the Lok Sabha elections of 2004 the party won one seat (Hyderabad). That seat has been held since 1984 by the AIMIM.1In the 2004 Lok Sabha elections AIMIM received 132807 votes (74,6%) in the Charminar area (i.e. the Muslim old city, one of seven assembly constituencies in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency). 1984 - 2004 the MP of AIMIM was party president Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi , but ahead of the 2004 elections Owaisi stepped down and his son Asaduddin Owaisi . In the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections of 2004 AIMIM had launched seven candidates, out of whom four got elected. AIMIM has 36 seats (out of 100) in the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. The party has roots back to the days of the princely state of Hyderabad .2It was founded by Bahadur Yar Jung in 1927 as a pro- Nizam party.3The Majlis advocated the set-up of a muslim dominion rather that integration with India . The Razakars (volunteers), a muslim paramilitary organization, was linked to the Majlis. In total up to 150 000 Razakar soldiers were mobilized to fight against the communists and for the independence of the Hyderabad state against Indian integration. After the integration of the Hyderabad state with India, the Majlis was banned in 1948 . The Majlis president and Razakar leader Qasim Ravzi was jailed 1948 - 1957 , and then deported to Pakistan . In 1957 the Majlis was reorganized.4In the 1970s the Majlis made a political comeback.5The AIMIM of today try to distance themselves from the organization of the Nizam days. The constitution of the Majlis today recognize Hyderabad as a part of India, and the name has been changed ("All India" was added) so that there should be no confusion on the position of the Majlis on the national issue. A break-away group that initially caused much problems for AIMIM during the 1990s is the Majlis Bachao Tehreek .6September 13 2001 the AIMIM leader in the Andhra Pradesh assembly tried to stall a motion condemning the September 11 attacks .7In the legislative assembly elections in Maharashtra 1999 , AIMIM put up one candidate in Nanded who got 1 039 votes (0,61%).8
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Indian political party All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (meaning 'All India Council of United Muslims', name in , Kul Hind Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen ) is a right-wing Muslim political party in India .The old city of Hyderabad is the stronghold of AIMIM.The seat has been held by the AIMIM since 1984. In the year 2004 Lok Sabha elections AIMIM received 132,807 votes (74,6%) in the Charminar area (i.e. the Muslim old city, one of seven assembly constituencies in the Hyderabad Lok Sabha constituency). 1984-2004 the MP of AIMIM was party president Sultan Salahuddin Owaisi , but ahead of the 2004 elections Owaisi stepped down in favour of his son Barrister Asaduddin Owaisi . In the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections of 2009 AIMIM had fielded eight candidates, out of whom seven got elected. In the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly elections of 2004 AIMIM had fielded seven candidates, out of whom four got elected. AIMIM is a continuation of the Razakar Movement in Hyderabad State . AIMIM has 36 seats (out of 100) in the Municipal Corporation of Hyderabad. Late Qaaid-e-Millat Nawab Bahadur Yar Jung The party has roots back to the days of the princely State of Hyderabad .It was founded and shaped by Nawab Mahmood Nawaz Khan Qiledar Golconda of Hyderabad State by the advice of His Highness Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan the Nizam of Hyderabad and in the presence of Ulma-e-Mashaeqeen in 1927 as a pro- Nizam party.And the first meeting held in the house of Nawab Mahmood Nawaz Khan his house name was "Touheed Manzil" at Chowk-e-Aspan opposite asha talkies Qazipura Hyderabad.The Majlis advocated the set up of a Muslim dominion rather than integration with India.In 1938 Bahadur Yar Jung was elected President of the Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Musalmeen which had a cultural and religious manifesto soon acquired political complexion and became aligned tp the Muslim League in British India.He soon rose to be the supreme and unquestioned leader of the Ittehad and imparted a new militancy to it.In the first half of his speech he laid stress on the struggle for Pakistan.In the second half he talked about the creation of Pakistan.At the end he said, "Muslims!Decisions made under pressure do not last for long.To-day we are not in need of a tree that blooms like a flower or in need of fruit that tastes sweet to our mouths.Instead, we are in the need of fine manure that dissolves in the soil and strengthens the roots.That will unite with the water and soil to produce beautiful flowers.That will destroy itself but will leave its scent and taste in the flowers.We are at present not in need of beautiful scenery that looks good to the eyes, but what we need are foundation stones that will bury themselves in the soil to make the building standing on them strong." Late MIM President Abdul Wahid Owaisi in his early days. The Razakars (volunteers), a Muslim paramilitary organization, was linked to the Majlis. In total up to 150,000 Razakar soldiers were mobilized to fight against the Communists and for the independence of the Hyderabad State against Indian integration. After the integration of the Hyderabad state with India , the Majlis was banned in 1948. The Majlis president and Razakar leader Qasim Rizwi was jailed 1948-1957, and then he fled to Pakistan were he was granted asylum.In 1957 the Majlis was reorganized by Maulana Abdul Wahid Owaisi a scholar and lawyer.It was the toughest time for the Muslims of Hyderabad .He took up the responsibility of taking the community forward with the main objective of ensuring their representation in the Assembly and Parliament, and the Indian politics as a whole.The political journey was started on March 2, 1958. The AIMIM of today try to distance themselves from the organization of the Nizam days. The constitution of the Majlis today recognizes Hyderabad as a part of India, and the name has been changed ("All India" was added) so that there should be no confusion on the position of the Majlis on the national issue. The basic aim of the AIMIM is to politically empower the minorities and weaker sections in general, and the Muslims in particular.AIMIM had problems with insiders as well.A break-away group that initially caused much problems for AIMIM during the 1990s is the Majlis Bachao Tehreek led by Amanullah Khan M.L.A of Chandrangutta constituency.But he was defeated in 1999 assembly elections. In the legislative assembly elections in Maharashtra 1999, AIMIM put up one candidate in Nanded who got 1 039 votes (0,61%).
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Indian political party The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul Muslimeen or AIMIM ( translation : All India Council of the Union of Muslims ) is a Muslim political party in Hyderabad , which has its roots in the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen founded in 1927 in the Hyderabad State of British India .AIMIM has held the Lok Sabha seat for the Hyderabad constituency since 1984.In the 2014 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections , the AIMIM won seven seats and received recognition as a `state party' by the Election Commission of India .The AIMIM was initially a city-based party, with influence only in Old Hyderabad but the party won 2 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election, 2014 and emerged as the second largest party in the Aurangabad municipal elections.The party president and member of parliament Asaduddin Owaisi received the Sansad Ratna Award for 2014.The party is known for its radical Islamic views and AIMIM party leaders have been repeatedly involved in making controversial speeches, violence and spreading religious hatred.AIMIM floor leader in Telengana assembly Akbaruddin Owaisi was arrested for sedition , criminal conspiracy , waging war against India and creating enmity between communities in 2013.The Hindu . : |author= has generic name ( help ) "Hidden history of the Owaisis: What MIM doesn't want you to know" ."Election Commission of India has recognized the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul muslimeen as a state party for the state of Telengana..!!!" .Aurangabad civic polls: MIM wins 26 seats, stuns parties , The Times of India, 24 April 2015.
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Political party in India ( Learn how and when to remove this message ) Indian political party The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen or AIMIM ( translation : "All India Council for Unity of Muslims") is an Islamic regional political party based in the Indian state of Telangana , with its head office in the Aghapura Hyderabad Telangana , India, which has its roots in the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen . AIMIM has held the Lok Sabha seat for the Hyderabad constituency since 1984. In the 2014 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections , the AIMIM won seven seats and received recognition as a 'state party' by the Election Commission of India . The AIMIM was initially a city-based party, with influence only in Hyderabad , but the party won two seats in the 2014 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly election and one seat in the 2019 Maharashtra Lok Sabha and emerged as the second largest party in the Aurangabad municipal elections. The party president and member of parliament Asaduddin Owaisi received the Sansad Ratna Award for 2014. The party has long been seen as a political representation of Muslims in the state of Telangana now in whole India .On 10 January 2020, party president Asad Uddin Owaisi lead a protest against CAA , NRC , NPR at Shastripuram grounds in Hyderabad after Friday prayers.This rally named Tiranga Rally is organised by the United Muslim Action Committee , an umbrella group of religious and social scholars and several small welfare organisations of India .The protesters demand to revoke CAA immediately.Seem Mustafa, Why the Owaisi Brothers can only Help the BJP , The Citizen, 6 January 2015 Bihar election result: Asaduddin Owaisi’s right-wing pitch falls flat in Bihar , The Times of India , 8 November 2015.The Hindu . : |author= has generic name ( help ) Manoj, C."Telangana: Several Plots, subplots for muslim votes in Hyderabad & beyond" – via The Economic Times."Telangana assembly elections 2018: MIM eyes clean sweep, muscles into 8th fort | Hyderabad News - Times of India" . The Times of India . "Javed Akhtar vs Asaduddin Owaisi: They represent very different cultural spaces of the Indian Muslim" . 20 March 2016 – via The Economic Times." 'Why are you bracketing me as a Muslim?: Asaduddin Owaisi on why he won't say 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' " . "Election Commission of India has recognized the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul muslimeen as a state party for the state of Telengana..!!!" . The Times of India . The Indian Express . 20 October 2014 . Aurangabad civic polls: MIM wins 26 seats, stuns parties , The Times of India , 24 April 2015.
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Political party in India Indian political party The All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen ( ) ( abbreviation: AIMIM ) is an Indian political party based primarily in the old city of Hyderabad .It is also a significant political party in the Indian States of Telangana and Maharashtra .It is the second largest party in the Telangana Legislative Assembly and Telangana Legislative Council .Its aim is to promote the social, economical, and educational development and effective representation of Indian Muslims . AIMIM has held the Lok Sabha seat for the Hyderabad constituency since 1984. In the 2014 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections , the party won seven seats and received recognition as a 'state party' by the Election Commission of India . However, in more recent years, it has begun expanding into other states.It now has a significant presence in Maharashtra, with Imtiyaz Jaleel winning the Aurangabad constituency and with multiple members elected to the Legislative Assembly .It has also made inroads in Bihar, winning five Legislative Assembly seats in 2020 ."Will fight back to save India's composite culture, Constitution: Asaduddin Owaisi" . 26 May 2019. "Javed Akhtar vs Asaduddin Owaisi: They represent very different cultural spaces of the Indian Muslim" . The Times of India .
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Political party in India Indian political party The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen ( lit. ' All India Council for Unity of Muslims ' ; abbr.AIMIM ) is a right-wing Indian political party based primarily in the old city of Hyderabad , It is also a significant political party in the Indian States of Telangana , Maharashtra , Uttar Pradesh , Tamil Nadu and Bihar .AIMIM has held the Lok Sabha seats for the Hyderabad constituency since 1984. In the 2014 Telangana Legislative Assembly elections , the party won seven seats and received recognition as a "state party" by the Election Commission of India . However, in more recent years, it has begun expanding into other states. It now has a significant presence in Maharashtra, with Imtiyaz Jaleel winning the Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency in 2019 and with multiple members elected to the Legislative Assembly . It has also made inroads in Bihar, winning five Legislative Assembly seats in 2020 . "Javed Akhtar vs Asaduddin Owaisi: They represent very different cultural spaces of the Indian Muslim" . "Will fight back to save India's composite culture, Constitution: Asaduddin Owaisi" . 26 May 2019. The 2019 Parliamentary Elections in India Democracy at the Crossroads? . The Times of India .
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