Gandhi Family’s Political Drama in Mustafabad: Misusing Hazrat Ali’s Name to Woo Muslim & Shia Voters

Congress Crosses All Limits to Launch Priyanka Gandhi Among Shia Muslims

In a desperate attempt to revive its lost political ground, the Congress party has now resorted to exploiting religious sentiments, crossing all ethical and moral boundaries. The latest controversy surrounds Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s rally in Mustafabad, where the name of Hazrat Ali (Rza) was blatantly used to promote Congress candidate Ali Mehdi. This move could not only enrage the Shia community in Delhi but could also spark widespread condemnation, with calls for a total boycott of Organisers until an apology is issued as per source.

Senior journalist and political analyst Sohail Siddiqui has taken to Twitter to expose this political gimmick, questioning the Election Commission’s silence on the misuse of religious figures for electoral gains.

The Congress Strategy: Using Ali Mehdi to Manipulate Shias & Muslims

DPCC office bearer Ali Mehdi advocate, the Congress candidate from Mustafabad, is the son of Hasan Ahmed, a long-time loyalist of the Gandhi family. Hasan Ahmed, who has been serving the Congress since the days of Sanjay Gandhi, is now accused of running a real estate mafia along with his son. Despite decades of allegiance, their political credentials remain questionable, making them perfect pawns for the Congress’s religious card.

Siddiqui highlighted how Priyanka Gandhi, dressed in black from head to toe—a color significant in Shia rituals—tried to manipulate Shia sentiments by associating Ali Mehdi with Hazrat Ali (Rza). This act has outraged Delhi’s Shia community, which sees it as a blatant violation of their religious beliefs. Many have condemned the move, warning of a complete boycott of the Congress party until a public apology is made.

Shia & Muslims Backlash: Boycott Calls Against Congress

The reaction from the Shia & Muslim community has been swift and furious. Prominent Shia clerics and Muslim community leaders have denounced the Congress’s act as a shameless political stunt. Using Hazrat Ali’s name on a political stage, they argue, is an insult to their faith and beliefs. The organizers of the rally are now under pressure to issue an apology, failing which the Congress risks alienating an already disillusioned Muslim voter base.

Mustafabad: A Political Battleground, Not a Muslim Stronghold

Siddiqui’s analysis further dismantles the false narrative pushed by Congress that Mustafabad is a Muslim-dominated constituency where such religious theatrics could guarantee votes. He warns that Mustafabad is much more politically complex than the Congress assumes, and that pandering to religious sentiments will not fool Delhi’s Muslim electorate, especially when the party has a history of betraying them.

AAP’s Role and the Surrender of Muslim Leadership

Siddiqui also pointed out how the so-called Muslim leadership within the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) stood by and watched as Congress played its religious card. Leaders like Adil Khan and Amanatullah Khan were seen passively witnessing this drama, failing to defend the pride of the Muslim community. This has raised further questions about whether AAP is complicit in allowing Congress to misuse religion for electoral gains.

Will the Election Commission Take Action?

With such blatant religious exploitation, the big question remains: Will the Election Commission of India (ECI) take notice? Misusing religion for votes is a direct violation of the Model Code of Conduct. Yet, Congress continues to escape scrutiny despite repeated violations. Siddiqui has directly called upon the ECI to intervene and take strict action against Congress’s manipulative tactics.

Conclusion: Congress’s Desperation Exposed

The Mustafabad controversy has once again exposed the Gandhi family’s political desperation. Instead of presenting a credible vision for governance, Priyanka Gandhi and the Congress have chosen the path of religious exploitation. However, the backlash from the Shia community shows that such tactics are no longer fooling voters. If Congress does not issue an apology, it risks further alienating the very community it sought to manipulate.

In a democracy, elections should be fought on policies, development, and governance—not on religious theatrics. The people of Mustafabad and Delhi must now decide whether they will support a party that continuously exploits their faith for political mileage or reject this outdated strategy once and for all.

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