Tahir Hussain, a former council member with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), will now be running for the Delhi assembly elections in Mustafabad. The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has chosen Hussain as their candidate, following his departure from AAP. He had been associated with AAP for a long time, but the party did not give him a ticket for this election.
Hussain is currently in jail while facing serious charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). These charges relate to his alleged involvement in the 2020 Delhi riots. He was suspended from AAP after being accused of playing a role in the death of an Intelligence Bureau officer and for allegedly organizing violence during the riots. This situation significantly impacted his political career.
His wife, Firoza, firmly believes in his innocence despite these accusations. She has stated that her husband will prove his innocence and that the charges against him are false. According to Firoza, he was wrongly implicated in the events that led to the riots. This development has created a complicated political situation in Mustafabad.
The shift of Hussain to AIMIM has turned the election into a multi-cornered contest, adding a new dynamic. His past connection with AAP, along with his current legal battles, will likely play a role in how voters perceive the election. The 2020 Delhi riots and the cases surrounding them remain a sensitive issue.
The election outcome will be closely watched to see how public perception of the riots and the justice system is influenced. Hussain’s campaign faces challenges because he will be unable to campaign in person. This unique circumstance could have an impact on the election results. The upcoming election in Mustafabad will be an important event for the community.