Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra
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Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra | |
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| Abbreviation | ISLAM |
| Leader | Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid |
| President | Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid |
| Chairman | Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid |
| Founder | Shaikh Aasif Shaikh Rashid |
| Ideology |
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| Political position | Centre |
| ECI Status | Registered |
| Alliance | Malegaon Secular Front(SP) |
The Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra (abbreviated as ISLAM) is a regional political party based in Malegaon, in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. It emerged as a significant political force in the 2026 Malegaon Municipal Corporation elections by becoming the single largest party in the civic body.[1][AI-retrieved source][AI-retrieved source]
The party was founded in October 2024 by Shaikh Aasif, a former Member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing the Malegaon Central constituency. Shaikh had previously been a member of both the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party before launching this new party for the 2024–25 election cycle.[2]
The party's full name — Indian Secular Largest Assembly of Maharashtra — reflects its stated emphasis on secular principles and broad representation.[3]
Ideology and position
While the name suggests an emphasis on secularism and inclusion, political commentators note that the party's appeal in its home base of Malegaon is deeply tied to local socio-religious dynamics and identity politics, particularly in a city with a large Muslim population.[3]
