KOLKATA: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday alleged that the ruling TMC and other parties used Muslims for votes in Bengal, but did nothing for the community's development.
Owaisi, addressing a poll rally at Naowda in support of candidates of Humayun Kabir-led AJUP, also claimed that in the past 50 years, members of the Muslim community had voted for the Congress, Left Front and the TMC, but their condition did not improve.
"For the sake of Muslims in West Bengal getting greater representation in political decision making, and for their true development, we have joined hands with Kabir.
Together, we will give a jolt to Mamata Banerjee and her party," he asserted.
"The time has come to elect leaders from the Muslim community, who can ensure your economic development," Owaisi said.
Elections to the 294-member West Bengal assembly will be held in two phases - April 23 and April 29.
Votes will be counted on May 4.