Owaisi's Uttar Pradesh Gambit: A Complex Dance for Muslim Votes The departure of Syed Asim Waqar from AIMIM has added a new layer of complexity to the already intricate game of politics in Uttar Pradesh.
Asaduddin Owaisi's party has been making overtures towards forming an alliance with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, but Waqar's switch is a stark reminder that the battle for Muslim votes in UP is about to get even more intense.
For years, AIMIM has been trying to break into Uttar Pradesh politics.