Muslim representation in Kerala and Assam elections signals shifts in Congress alliances

malayalam.oneindia.com (Malayalam)

In the 2026 Assembly elections, Muslim candidates were crucial to Congress-led alliances' victories in Kerala and Assam. In Assam, 18 out of 20 Muslim candidates fielded by Congress won, mostly in Muslim-majority constituencies. Kerala saw 30 out of 35 Muslim MLAs join the UDF, with 22 from the Muslim League and 8 from Congress. This significant Muslim representation raises questions about Congress's secular image and potential political polarization, though it also reflects Muslim community support for Congress on issues like CAA.


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