By the NewsPatron Political Desk
In the wake of the Thane Municipal Corporation elections, a 22-year-old AIMIM corporator named Sahar Sheikh has become the talk of Maharashtra politics. Her bold victory speech, where she vowed to “paint all of Mumbra green,” has gone viral, sparking debates on social media and beyond.
This isn’t just about one win—it’s a story of family rivalries, vote splits, and shifting Muslim voter dynamics challenging NCP heavyweight Jitendra Awhad. Below, we provide a full, accurate English translation of the Marathi transcript from her viral video speech, along with context and reactions from netizens.
The Visual Proof: See For Yourself
The Viral Video Speech: Full English Translation
Here’s the complete English translation of Sahar Sheikh’s speech from the victory rally video, preserving the original tone and intent:
(00:00) “How we defeated them!” (Laughs)
(00:06) “And the most important thing I will tell you is that you have shattered the arrogance of those people who thought that we were dependent on connections.”
(00:18) “But those people forgot that we are dependent only and only on Allah; we are not dependent on anyone else. And Alhamdulillah (Praise be to God), Mumbra has proven this, especially Panel Number 30.”
(00:30) “I am grateful to all of you for the way you enthusiastically ensured the victory of all AIMIM party candidates this time. Alhamdulillah.”
(00:40) “Give a huge round of applause for yourselves one time! Because you supported the truth. And by supporting the voice of truth, you increased our strength, which is a very big thing for us. Thank you very much.”
Advertisement(00:52) “Because the enemies were thinking that we would lose, that we were going to lose. Even during the counting on the final day of election results, they felt the same… that ‘their seats are about to be lost.’ But…”
Summary and Context: From Family Feud to Political Shift
Sahar Sheikh, daughter of local leader Yunus Sheikh, switched from NCP to AIMIM after being denied a ticket—allegedly blocked by Awhad, her father’s longtime ally. Their campaign targeted Awhad’s “development” narrative, accusing him of taking Muslim votes for granted.
- Father-Daughter Break: Yunus Sheikh’s 23-year friendship with Awhad ended over the ticket denial.
- AIMIM’s Breakthrough: From 2 seats last time to 6 now, centered on Sahar.
- Long-Term Impact: This could complicate Awhad’s future Assembly bids, with AIMIM eyeing full control of Mumbra.
Netizen Reactions: Voices from X (Twitter) & Facebook
The speech has ignited discussions across platforms. Here’s a curated selection of user inputs:
The Critics:
“In 5yrs, we will paint the entire area green… blatant appeasement.” — Priti Gandhi (@MrsGandhi)
“Shocking threat… a clear signal of Population Jihad.” — Sanatan Prabhat
The Supporters:
“Not only Jitendra Awhad lost 4 seats, he lost trust and respect in Mumbra.” — Talha Hussain
“Winning on AIMIM ticket, Sahar Yunus Shaikh thanked Asaduddin Owaisi… ‘I am here today because of your faith.’” — AIMIM Official Page
Looking Ahead
Awhad still holds sway with 12 NCP seats, but AIMIM’s rise signals a potential shift. Past elections show Muslim votes fragmenting Awhad’s base. Future polls will test if this is a blip or a trend.
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