In the upcoming Jubilee Hills by-elections, the Congress candidate V Naveen Yadav appears to be distancing himself from his previous ties with the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM). Unlike typical campaign strategies, Naveen Yadav is seldom seen alongside MIM leaders such as MLAs and corporators.
MIM leaders are actively canvassing door-to-door in Muslim-majority areas of Jubilee Hills. However, their efforts are largely independent and do not include Naveen Yadav's presence. This is a notable departure from tradition.
MIM MLA Kausar Mohiuddin has been leading the party’s customary Paidaldaura (foot march) to drum up votes in favor of the Congress candidate.
MIM Karwan MLA distributed Congress brochures with slogans like ‘Vote for Hand’ and ‘Vote for Naveen Yadav’, urging voters to back Congress in the November 11 by-elections.
While MIM representatives campaign vigorously alongside Congress ministers and local leaders, Naveen Yadav himself is noticeably absent from these joint efforts.
Author's summary: The Jubilee Hills bypoll campaign reveals a unique strategy where MIM leaders support Congress through independent outreach, highlighting Naveen Yadav's deliberate distancing from the party's leadership.