LIVE! Shahi Imam Bukhari's mandate for Muslims: Vote Cong, NOT BSP, SP
April 04, 2014  15:23
Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari gives his mandate for the Lok Sabha polls. He asks Muslims across India to vote for the Congress, and says he hopes the party will fulfill its promises.

He said both the BSP and the SP have betrayed Muslims and there is no question of supporting the SP. "We have to unitedly fight against forces of communalism. Votes for BSP and SP will be wasted, since both are unreliable.

"I urge you to vote for the Congress. The TMC's role will be very important in formation of government in Delhi. I urge Muslims in West Bengal to support the TMC.

I declare full support to the Congress."

Congress president Sonia Gandhi met with the the Shahi Imam earlier this week. She has reportedly told Muslim leaders to ensure that secular votes did not split in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
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