A section of Muslim religious and political leaders in Karnataka have accused the Congress of acting arbitrarily against minority leaders, risking broader alienation within its support base.
The criticism follows the removal of MLC Naseer Ahmed from the post of political secretary to chief minister Siddaramaiah and the expulsion of MLC Abdul Jabbar from the party's primary membership.
Leaders from the Ulama Karnataka group have alleged that decisions were taken without due process and questioned the rationale behind the actions against Naseer Ahmed and Abdul Jabbar.
They also raised concerns over the absence of action against senior Congress leader Shamanur Shivashankarappa, who they said had campaigned for BJP candidate BY Raghavendra in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The group has threatened to hold consultations within the community to determine future steps to protect its interests.
The developments come amid reports of disciplinary action against several Muslim leaders in the party and speculation about further measures.
