Late Friday night, a political shockwave hit Hyderabad as the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) expelled its MLC, Mirza Rahmat Baig, with immediate effect. The move sent ripples through political circles, sparking intense speculation, demands for transparency, and an unexpected meme fest across social media.

Key facts

  • Mirza Rahmat Baig expelled by AIMIM on August 29, 2026
  • Instructed to resign as MLC immediately
  • Baig had previously reported threats of AI deepfakes to police
  • BJP demands CBI probe; BRS urges evidence sharing

Political reactions and demands

Opposition parties wasted no time weighing in. BJP Telangana president N. Ramchander Rao accused both Congress and BRS of "stoic silence" and called for a thorough inquiry. BJP leader N.V. Subash went further, insisting that expulsion "cannot be considered justice" and demanding a CBI investigation with a time-bound framework.

BRS leader R.S. Praveen Kumar offered a more measured response, welcoming the suspension but urging AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi to take alleged victims to police and share evidence. "I presume, without solid and verifiable evidence, you wouldn't have resorted to [the] suspension of your MLC," he posted on X, hinting at the unprecedented nature of the move.

Baig's response and background

Baig, who had earlier approached Cyber Crime Police reporting threats of AI-generated deepfakes to tarnish his reputation, maintained his innocence and pointed to a conspiracy against him. Following his expulsion, he quietly removed pictures of Owaisi from his X profile and deleted references to the party from his bio—though curiously, he kept his MLC designation visible.

His political journey with AIMIM spans decades. He first connected with the party in 1994, working his way up from the Ibrahim Bagh primary unit to becoming driver and personal assistant to late General Secretary Syed Ahmed Pasha Quadri in 2004. The party gave him an Assembly ticket in 2018, and he became an MLC in September 2023.

Social media frenzy

Meanwhile, social media platforms exploded with reactions. Instagram and Facebook feeds filled with users demanding answers—and others creating reels mocking Baig's past confrontations with officials over civic issues. Clips from his Jubilee Hills by-poll campaigns resurfaced with sarcastic captions, turning serious political drama into internet comedy.

The Hindu attempted to reach Baig for comment, but his phone remained unreachable. As speculation mounts and memes circulate, Hyderabad awaits clearer answers—and perhaps more twists—in this unfolding political saga.