Pune, Nov. 17 -- There is growing discontent within the Muslim community after prominent leaders known for strongly advocating Muslim issues were excluded from the Nationalist Congress Party (Ajit Pawar faction)'s star campaigner list. The omission of Rupali Thombre Patil and Salim Sarang has prompted sharp questions from Arif Bapu, President of the All India Ulema Board on Monday.
Arif Bapu stated that Salim Sarang has made substantial contributions to the progress of the Muslim community and holds considerable influence. Excluding such a leader from the star campaigner list is inappropriate and damaging to the party's image.
He also pointed out that Sarang has not been assigned any significant responsibility ahead of the local self-gove...