In Darul’s home, no party has fielded a Muslim candidate
Faisal Fareed : Lucknow, Tue Feb 28 2012, 10:34 hrs
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"It would have been easy for a Muslim to win from Deoband this time," Madani said. "Though we do try to ensure that secular votes are not divided as that is good for both the minorities and the country," he said.
Of the 19 candidates in fray in Deoband, five are Muslims, including two independents. None of them is a serious contender.
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