Asaduddin Owaisi, the leader of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has emerged as a strong voice in national politics. With an eye on the 2024 General Elections in India, Owaisi has been strategically positioning himself and his party to expand their political influence beyond their traditional stronghold in the state of Telangana. Owaisi has been known for his assertive and vocal stance on the issues concerning Muslims in India, advocating for their rights, representation, and socio-economic empowerment. By fielding AIMIM candidates in constituencies with sizable Muslim populations, he aims to provide an alternative to traditional secular parties and establish his party as the voice of Muslims at the national level. Owaisi's primary target seems to be states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, where Muslim voters have traditionally supported regional or national secular parties. Owaisi has been critical of other political parties, particularly the Indian National Congress, accusing them of taking Muslim votes for granted without delivering substantial benefits to the community. By positioning himself as a champion of Muslim rights, he hopes to mobilize the Muslim electorate in his favour in the upcoming elections. Furthermore, Owaisi has been focusing on building alliances and partnerships with like-minded regional parties and social activists who share a similar vision of inclusive politics. Notably, despite facing tough competition from BJP, Owisi successfully retained his Hyderabad Lok Sabha seat for the fourth time in a row, taking his total number of terms to five. Owaisi's polarizing image, perceived as a leader representing the interests of Muslims exclusively, might limit his appeal among other religious communities. Moreover, the fragmented nature of Indian politics and the presence of multiple regional parties with their own vote banks make it difficult for any single party, including the AIMIM, to emerge as a significant national force.