Why MBT Withdrew From Hyd Parliament?
In the world of politics, Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) is still comparatively obscure. Mohammed Amanullah Khan created it in 1993 as a result of his conflicts with sultan Salahuddin Owaisi, the President of AIMIM. After being suspended from AIMIM for opposing the party's position during the destruction of the Babri Masjid, Khan founded the Save Majlis Movement (MBT).
At the same time as AIMIM, MBT is a powerful force in the old city, despite its relatively unknown status. AIMIM and MBT are the only political parties that have a significant influence in this area where minority populations are dominant. But MBT has made the decision not to run for the hyderabad Parliament seat in the next general elections.
Though the details are yet unknown, MBT leader Farhatullah declared the decision, claiming an unwillingness to work with religious parties and stating his intention to support secular parties. Inadvertently, this helps AIMIM and its leader, Asaduddin Owaisi, who has been the mp for hyderabad for 20 years without losing.
With the bjp fielding Madhavilatha as their candidate—whom AIMIM initially did not take seriously—the dynamics have changed. On the other hand, Madhavilatha's vigorous effort in the ancient city has drawn notice—especially during Ramadan. Some Muslim voters have even endorsed her efforts to unite the Hindu vote through personal outreach, which has alarmed the AIMIM group.
AIMIM saw a sharp decline in votes in the most recent assembly elections when compared to other elections, suggesting a change in the preferences of Muslim voters. AIMIM and MBT fought it out in the Yakatpura assembly segment, with MBT candidate Anjadullah Khan coming out on the short end. A similar situation may be problematic for AIMIM. In addition, given that the congress is running a Muslim candidate and that MBT's presence would cause a rift in Muslim votes, political observers assume that MBT withdrew as a sacrifice to stop the bjp from winning, mirroring a historical precedent in Basti.