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The overwhelming mandate in favour of the BJP has turned the spotlight on minorities, with many debating how the party would reach out to these sections.
This, in fact, dominated conversations among namazis leaving Jama Masjid after Friday prayers. While some found the change in power equations disturbing, others chose to wait and watch. Shahi Imam Bukhari, who had announced support for the Congress ahead of the LS polls, chose to keep politics out of his Khutba. But for locals, BJP’s clean sweep in the capital and in several other states, was the talking point.
Imanullah, who helps out at the mosque every Friday, said although the verdict was disappointing, BJP’s victory was not surprising at all. “There was no chance of the Congress winning this seat. They had done nothing for the Muslims. Take a walk on these streets and you will see how their claims of development have fallen flat,” he said.
But BJP’s promise of development has rickshaw pullers worried. They feel development of the Walled City may deprive them of a livelihood.
There are yet others who harbour hopes of a Congress revival in the Assembly elections. Zeeshan Ahmad from Meena Bazaar said for a “sense of security”, he was willing to give Congress another chance.
While wary of Modi, there were some who had expectations from the BJP. Recollecting Vajpayee’s reign, Amina said, “We do not have any expectations from Modi, but from the BJP, I do.”
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