AIMIM unveils its first 12 candidates for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly polls, aligning with Humayun Kabir’s AJUP. The move could reshape electoral dynamics in key minority-dominated constituencies.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi
Kolkata: The All India Majlis-e-Ittehad-ul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Friday announced its first list of 12 candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. The party has fielded nominees across several key constituencies, marking its early entry into the electoral contest.
Among the candidates, Imran Soanki will contest from Raghunathganj, while Danish Aziz has been nominated from Asansol Uttar. Misbahul Islam Khan will represent the party in Kandi, and Rejaul Karim has been fielded from Sujapur.
The party has also named Advocate Mohammed Mostahid Haque from Mothabari and Haji Ansar Sk Sab from Nalhati. Tasir Sk Sahab will contest from Morari.
In North 24 Parganas, Monaem Sardar has been fielded from Barasat, while Asik Raj Mondal will contest from Habra. Mehbub Alam will represent AIMIM from Karandighi, Asadul Sk from Suti, and Shabana Parvin from Basirhat South.
| S.no. | Constituency | Candidates |
| 1. | Raghunathganj | Imran Soanki |
| 2. | Asansol Uttar | Danish Aziz |
| 3. | Kandi | Misbahul Islam Khan |
| 4. | Sujapur | Rejaul Karim |
| 5. | Mothabari | Adv Mohammed Mostahid Haque |
| 6. | Nalhati | Haji Ansar Sk Sab |
| 7. | Morari | Tasir sk Sahab |
| 8. | Barasat | Monaem Sardar |
| 9. | Karandighi | Mehbub Alam |
| 10. | Suti | Asadul SK |
| 11. | Basirhat South | Shabana Parvin |
| 12. | Habra | Asik Raj mmondal |
AIMIM is contesting the elections in alliance with the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP), founded by former Trinamool Congress leader Humayun Kabir. The alliance is expected to influence voting patterns, particularly in constituencies with a significant minority population.
The upcoming election is widely seen as a direct contest between the ruling All India Trinamool Congress, led by Mamata Banerjee, and the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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West Bengal’s 294-seat Assembly will vote in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4. The first phase will cover districts such as Purulia, Bankura, and Murshidabad, while the second phase will include Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, and Nadia.
Political observers believe the AIMIM-AJUP alliance could play a role in altering vote shares in closely contested seats, especially in regions with concentrated minority voters, potentially adding a new dimension to the electoral battle.
