Political Shakeup in Karnataka Congress Following Bypoll Controversy
CM’s political secretary Naseer Ahmed ‘asked’ to quit
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In Karnataka, the Congress party is experiencing internal turmoil following the bypolls in Davangere South on April 9, 2026. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political secretary Naseer Ahmed has reportedly been asked to resign amid allegations of anti-party activities by some Muslim leaders, including Abdul Jabbar, who recently resigned.
- 01Naseer Ahmed, political secretary to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has been asked to resign.
- 02The controversy stems from alleged anti-party activities by Muslim leaders during the Davangere South bypolls.
- 03Abdul Jabbar, chairman of the KPCC Minority Cell, resigned after being pressured by party leadership.
- 04Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan is also implicated but faces no immediate action.
- 05The situation raises concerns about the Congress party's unity and electoral strategy in Karnataka.
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The Congress party in Karnataka is facing significant internal strife following the recent bypolls in Davangere South, held on April 9, 2026. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political secretary, Naseer Ahmed, has reportedly been asked to resign amid allegations of anti-party activities linked to some Muslim leaders. This comes a day after Abdul Jabbar, the chairman of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) Minority Cell, resigned under pressure from the party's central leadership. The controversy centers around accusations that Jabbar and other leaders, including Housing Minister B.Z. Zameer Ahmed Khan, did not actively participate in the election campaign, jeopardizing the chances of Congress's official candidate, Samarth Mallikarjun. While Jabbar was a contender for the Congress ticket in Davangere, the party's leadership is currently not taking immediate action against Zameer, raising questions about the party's cohesion and strategy moving forward.
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The resignations and internal conflicts within the Congress party could affect its electoral strategy and unity in Karnataka, potentially impacting future elections.
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