Refuting the claims of leaving his party, Congress leader Mohammed Arif "Naseem" Khan thanked All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) for their offer and said that he will stay in Congress, reported news agency ANI.

Addressing a press conference today, Khan pointed out that he belongs to the Muslim community, which is asking him why no Muslim candidates have been announced by the party.