Hyderabad, April 10 -- The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Friday, April 10, announced that it has withdrawn its alliance with Humayun Kabir's party and will contest the upcoming West Bengal elections independently, citing concerns over statements that "bring into question the integrity of Muslims."

In a statement posted on social media, AIMIM said Kabir's recent "revelations" had exposed the vulnerability of Muslims in Bengal and asserted that the party could not associate itself with any position that undermines the community.

Emphasising its political strategy, AIMIM said it aims to provide marginalised communities with an independent voice and confirmed it would fight the elections in West Bengal without any allian...