Insaaf Times Desk

With the announcement of the Bihar Assembly election dates, the state’s politics has entered a decisive new phase. At a time when the questions of social justice, equality, and representation have become more relevant than ever, Mustaqim Siddiqui, National Convenor of Sangharsh Samvad, has demanded that the Mahagathbandhan (INDIA Alliance) ensure fair and dignified political representation for Muslims, Extremely Backward Classes (EBCs), and Scheduled Castes/Tribes (SC/STs).

Siddiqui stated that, considering the consolidated Muslim vote and their active political participation, the Mahagathbandhan should allocate 40 assembly seats to Muslim candidates. He clarified that constituencies previously represented by Muslim candidates should not under any circumstances be given to candidates from other communities — “Candidates may change, but they must belong to the Muslim community,” he emphasized.

He further said that given the decisive population of EBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis in Bihar’s social structure, these communities too must be allotted seats in proportion to their population and social strength.

Sangharsh Samvad has also demanded that the Mahagathbandhan publicly announce the appointment of three Deputy Chief Ministers — one each from the Muslim, EBC, and Dalit communities. Siddiqui said this step would give real meaning to the spirit of social justice.

He further urged that the Mahagathbandhan include three separate declarations in its election manifesto: 1.Minority Declaration, 2.SC/ST Declaration, and 3.EBC Declaration,
each outlining concrete policies for education, employment, security, and socio-economic empowerment of these communities.

“This election is not merely about a change of power,” Siddiqui said, “but about taking a decisive step toward just representation and inclusive governance. The Muslims, EBCs, Dalits, and Adivasis of Bihar have always stood for the protection of democracy — now it’s time they receive representation and respect proportionate to their contribution and population.”

Concluding his remarks, Mustaqim Siddiqui said “If the Mahagathbandhan truly wants to strengthen the ideology of social justice, it must go beyond symbolic gestures and ensure real representation. That is the true test of Bihar’s new politics.”