Azamgarh (UP), Oct. 25 -- Uttar Pradesh unit president of All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), Shaukat Ali, today said that all political parties have exploited Muslim votes by instilling fear of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for a long time in the country's politics and the same is happening in the Bihar elections.

While talking to the reporters at his residence, Ali expressed hope for a good performance for AIMIM in the Bihar elections. He also criticised Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's statement on halal certification.

He said that Muslims have always been loyal to secular parties, but they are never given their due. "Recently, Muslim votes are being taken by instilling fear of the BJP, but they are never g...