Meet Congress' Esa Misri who's pitted against AIMIM's Akbaruddin Owaisi

Misri, a finalist in the Mr Universe competition in 2014, says both AIMIM and BJP have vitiated the atmosphere and people are now fed up of communal politics. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

Many wouldn’t know that Misri has an Arabic lineage as his ancestors belong to Yemen. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

The soft-spoken bodybuilder says he’s pitching for clean politics as Hyderabad over the years has just witnessed AIMIM and BJP fighting over religious lines. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

The bodybuilder pumps iron in the gymnasium and portrays a fierce personality but his ultimate goal is to spread peace by keeping communal elements at bay. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

The 49-year-old believes that elections is not a wrestling ring and he is just out to seek votes and is contesting on the plank of development. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

The bodybuilder hopes to garner votes from the region living in Hyderabad for several decades. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

Congress has pitted Esa Bin Obaid Misri against AIMIM’s Akabaruddin Owaisi from Chandrayangutta constituency in Hyderabad for Telangana polls on December 7. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page

Misri’s sons have also adopted the bodybuilding profession and have earned accolades in various championships. PIC/Esa Bin Obaid Misri Facebook page