Delhi polls: AIIA chief Moulana Sajid Rashidi votes for BJP to remove fear among Muslims

All India Imam Association (AIIA) President Moulana Sajid Rashidi has come forward to explain his decision to vote for the BJP in the recent Delhi elections, addressing concerns within the Muslim community. 

In a viral video, Rashidi shared his perspective, stating that he cast his vote for the BJP to challenge the fear instilled among Muslims regarding the party's policies.

"I voted for the BJP to remove the fear from the minds of Muslims," Rashidi said, emphasizing that opposition parties have falsely portrayed the BJP as a threat to Muslim rights. He expressed that many Muslims are led to believe that if the BJP comes to power, their rights would be taken away, a notion he aims to counter.

Rashidi clarified that his decision to vote for the BJP does not mean he has joined the party or surrendered to its policies. He reassured the community that if any BJP policies go against Muslims, he would oppose them. "I am receiving threats and accusations of being sold out to the BJP," he said, adding that he has not met any BJP leaders and has no intention of aligning with them politically.

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He further explained that his vote was an attempt to dispel the notion that Muslims should avoid supporting the BJP. Rashidi believes that by voting for the BJP, Muslims will have a rightful claim to question the government if any policies adversely affect their community.

Delhi Exit Polls: Predictions and What Pollsters Say

The P-Marq exit poll has projected a clear majority for the BJP, forecasting 39-49 seats for the party, 21-31 seats for AAP, and 0-1 seat for Congress.

Other exit polls, including those by Peoples Pulse, JVC Poll, People's Insight, and Chanakya Strategies, also predict a comfortable win for the BJP in Delhi. However, Matrize has predicted a hung assembly.

Only two exit polls, Mind Blink and Wee Preside, forecasted a landslide victory for Arvind Kejriwal's AAP.

Axis My India is set to release its Delhi exit poll results today, February 6.

With 70 seats in the Delhi Assembly, a party needs to secure 36 seats for a majority. The election took place in a single phase on Wednesday.