Ulema Demands Justice in Karnataka: Congress Faces Community Uproar

The Ulema-e-Karnataka, representing Muslim religious heads, has accused the Congress party of unjust actions regarding its Muslim leaders. The allegations arose after MLC Naseer Ahmed was dismissed as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political secretary, and MLC Abdul Jabbar was expelled without due process.

Maulana Shamim Salik described Ahmed's removal as 'unjust', noting the recent denial of a ticket for Muslims in the Davanagere by-election further fueled the community's grievances. He argued for fair representation, and warned that continued sidelining of Muslims could make them withdraw their political support from Congress.

During a press conference, Ulema Union members from several Karnataka regions expressed their anger and demanded the reinstatement of Ahmed and Jabbar. They called for Congress to reflect on its decisions, cautioning that failure to address these issues might lead to severe political consequences.