Why SP's Akhilesh defied Azam Khan and fielded a cleric from Delhi's Jama Masjid in Rampur seat

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Rampur/New Delhi: On the evening of 26 March, Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi, the head cleric of the Mughal-era Jama Masjid opposite the Old Parliament House, got an unexpected phone call..

Akhileshji told me that we need a new face for Rampur, and we have found one (in you),Nadvi told ThePrint..

Nadvis views on the condition of Indias minorities, the conflict between Palestine and Israel, and the aggressive stance that Hindu outfits were taking on mosques in India, prompted Barq to suggest that he run for Lok Sabha elections...

Despite BJPs victories in the Lok Sabha and assembly polls, Khan continues to wield considerable influence over the area, and for Nadvi, whose demeanor, speech, and behaviour reflect his non-political background, breaking this hold will be a challenge...

Close aides claim that there was much discontent against the Rampur strongman in the area.. Yadav brought Nadvi to control precisely this damage, one aide said.. Islam, religion, and politics ..