'Abdul will become UP CM, PM one day': AIMIM's Waris Pathan pitches for Muslim political power

# Waris Pathan calls for stronger Muslim political representation in UP AIMIM leader Waris Pathan has called for stronger Muslim political representation in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the next Assembly election. Speaking to ANI, he said Muslims should not remain only a vote bank but seek elected positions and raise issues affecting the community. Pathan cited Abdul El-Sayed's electoral success in Michigan and said an individual named Abdul could one day become an MLA, chief minister or prime minister. He criticised the BJP, Congress and Samajwadi Party, alleging they had not adequately addressed Muslim concerns. These are Pathan's political claims, not independently established findings. **Source:** Times of India; ANI **Original report:** https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/abdul-will-become-up-cm-pm-one-day-aimims-waris-pathan-pitches-for-muslim-political-power/articleshow/135652134.cms **Published:** 8 November 2026