Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The contest for the Muslim-dominated Jamalpur Khadia Assembly constituency in Ahmedabad city has become a three-cornered one with the entry of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, a cause of worry especially for Congress as the AIMIM nominee is a former MLA of the Grand Old Party who had contested as an Independent in 2012 resulting in the victory for BJP from the seat. India News | Gujarat Elections: Congress Faces AIMIM Competitor in Battle for Muslim Votes in Jamalpur Khadia.
The seats where AIMIM's candidates are contesting the assembly elections are also where Congress has a sizeable presence. Party workers and experts feel that this time AIMIM will have trouble beating allegations that it is BJP's 'B team'.