New Delhi, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
AIMIM leader Waris Pathan’s remark that an ‘Abdul’ would one day become India’s Prime Minister has drawn criticism from political representatives and religious leaders, who questioned his party’s political influence and contribution to Muslim leadership.
All India Imam Association Maulana Sajid Rashidi said a party with only one seat in Hyderabad could not determine whether a Muslim would become Chief Minister or Prime Minister.
“It is surprising to me how a person who has just one seat in Hyderabad gets to comment on whether a Muslim can be a Chief Minister or not? A party with at least 35 seats or 99 seats, if it decides to support a Muslim candidate, then it makes some sense. If they say that they will play a kingmaker, then it makes some sense,” Rashidi said.
He added, “A party with just one seat cannot decide whether there will be a Muslim Chief Minister or not. Saying that an ‘Abdul’ or a burqa-clad woman will become the next PM is an insult to the Muslims and nothing else.”
Shiv Sena spokesperson Manisha Kayande also criticised Pathan, referring to his electoral defeats and questioning his authority to make such statements. “Waris Pathan has been defeated, not once but multiple times. One who could not save his own seat does not have a say in whether ‘Abdul’ can become the CM or PM of the country,” she said.
Congress spokesperson Rakesh Sinha said his party also wanted a person named Abdullah to become Chief Minister but questioned Pathan’s and AIMIM’s contribution towards promoting Muslim leadership. He alleged that AIMIM had primarily worked for family members and close associates and accused the party of working on the BJP’s agenda.
Pathan had earlier expressed confidence in the electoral success of Abdul El-Sayed, who became the new senator from the US state of Michigan. He also called for stronger Muslim political leadership in Uttar Pradesh, saying members of the community should aspire to positions of power and raise issues concerning them rather than being treated merely as a vote bank.
Pathan had expressed confidence that an ‘Abdul’ would one day become India’s Prime Minister.
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