In a boost to the Congress, Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Syed Ahmed Bukhari today appealed to Muslims to support the party in the Lok Sabha polls to “strengthen secularism”, saying communalism is a “bigger threat” to the nation than corruption.
Bukhari, considered an influential religious leader, appealed to Muslims ensure that secular votes are not divided, days after his meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi sparked a row.
He also announced supporting Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and all allies of Congress including RJD in Bihar.