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Breaking News: AIMIM councillor Seher Shaikh sparks controversy over green attire remark in Maharashtra

A political storm has erupted in Maharashtra following a statement by AIMIM councillor Seher Shaikh about her green-colored attire. The remark has been seized upon by BJP and Eknath Shinde’s party, escalating the controversy ahead of upcoming local elections. Seher Shaikh has clarified her statement amid growing criticism, saying that allegations against her were false. She explained that the green color of her attire symbolized electoral victory and had no other meaning. Shaikh emphasized that she cannot be intimidated and fears only Allah, rejecting any claims that her statement was threatening or provocative. Meanwhile, senior Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Nirupam has attacked AIMIM, claiming that the party’s leaders have become overconfident after winning a few local seats in certain neighborhoods. Nirupam alleged that the AIMIM leadership’s recent behavior reflects arrogance and provocation, contributing to heightened political tensions in the state. The controversy has sparked debates across social media and political platforms, reflecting growing polarization ahead of elections. AIMIM and opposition parties are now engaged in a war of narratives, with each side trying to frame the issue in its political favor

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