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Bengaluru, April 16, 2026: Religious leaders under the banner of Ulama-e-Karnataka held a press conference in Bengaluru today, accusing the Congress party of bypassing due process in its recent disciplinary actions against Abdul Jabbar and Naseer Ahmed.

Addressing the media, Maulana Mufti Iftikhar Qasmi alleged that the party had failed to follow its own disciplinary procedures. He recalled that in 2023, the Ulama had requested the Davanagere South seat from the Congress high command, but were told it would remain with the sitting MLA. “Now that he has passed away, we raised the question again. Instead of considering our demand, they chose to favor family politics. Why not give the seat to a minority community member instead of the Shamanur family?” he asked.

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Qasmi further criticized the Congress for expelling Jabbar from primary membership without even issuing a show-cause notice. He pointed out the double standards of the party, noting that several other MLAs and ministers had spoken against the party publicly without facing such swift consequences. He concluded by stressing that the community’s grievances must be addressed to prevent further alienation and d

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