Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan win sparks political war of words in India; Owaisi says 'Abdul will become an MLA’

Published 05 Nov 2026, 11:05 IST

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AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi invokes Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan election victory to call for greater Muslim political representation in Uttar Pradesh.

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Mathrubhumi English Center-Left Mathrubhumi Printing & Publishing Co. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 11:05 IST

Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan win sparks political war of words in India; Owaisi says 'Abdul will become an MLA’

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi invokes Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan election victory to call for greater Muslim political representation in Uttar Pradesh.

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 07:43 IST

First US Muslim senator’s wife has India connect

BENGALURU: America’s first Muslim Senator, progressive Democrat Abdulrahman Mohamed El-Sayed (42), has an India connection. His wife, Dr Sarah Jukaku, a psychiatrist, has her roots in Bhatkal, a coastal town in Karnataka known for its rich maritime history and culture. Her father, Dr Jukaku Tayeb…

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 05 Nov 2026, 07:38 IST

Abdul El-Sayed, US' 1st Muslim Senator, Was Called 'Terrorist' By Trump

Republicans sought to link El-Sayed to the Muslim Brotherhood using decade-old writings on political change in Egypt and social media posts by his half-sister.

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The Siasat Daily Center-Left Siasat Daily 04 Nov 2026, 22:41 IST

Abdul in UP will not bow down: Owaisi cites Michigan senator’s win

Hyderabad: Citing the victory of Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race in the US midterm elections, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday said the “Abdul” in Uttar Pradesh would not bow before anyone but would become a leader. Owaisi, who has addressed public meetings in poll-bound…

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 04 Nov 2026, 19:13 IST

Abdul El-Sayed Enters US Senate: What Is His Karnataka Connection?

For the first time, a Muslim leader has been elected to the US Senate. Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's closely watched Senate race, defeating Republican Mike Rogers, who had the support of President Donald Trump. El-Sayed's victory marks a landmark moment in American politics. He will succeed…

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 04 Nov 2026, 18:22 IST

Aber Kawas becomes first Palestinian-American elected to New York State Senate, defeats Republican Han-Khon To

Aber Kawas defeats Republican Han-Khon To in Queens' 12th Senate District, marking a historic breakthrough for Palestinian-American representation.

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Free Press Kashmir Center Free Press Kashmir 04 Nov 2026, 17:21 IST

Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim elected to US Senate after Michigan victory

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeated Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and securing a major victory for the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections, according to media projections. El-Sayed, 42, a former public health official…

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Rising Kashmir Center Rising Kashmir 04 Nov 2026, 15:28 IST

US Midterms: El-Sayed estimated to win Michigan Senate Race, Republicans stay confident

Lansing , November 4: CBS News estimates that Democrat Abdul El-Sayed is likely to win the Michigan Senate race and will defeat Republican candidate Mike Rogers Democrat Abdul El-Sayed currently has a lead, but around one-third of the vote is still uncounted. CBS News reported that the seat is a…

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The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust 04 Nov 2026, 13:21 IST

Who is Abdul El-Sayed? Egyptian-American who makes history as first Muslim elected to US Senate

The Michigan Democrat, a public health expert and former health department chief, defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a landmark election, becoming the first Muslim American elected to the US Senate Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history in the 2026 US midterm elections, defeating Republican Mike…

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