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Siddaramaiah claims Muslim leaders backed Congress pick in Davanagere South amid backlash
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A surprise claim on who shaped the candidate choice
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said local Muslim leaders were involved in Congress’s decision to field Samarth Shamanur in the Davanagere South bypoll, even as minority backlash erupted. The comments follow disciplinary action against two party leaders and raise questions about Muslim community support ahead of the election.
- Siddaramaiah says Muslim leaders were part of the decision
- Congress faces minority backlash over the candidate selection
- Two party leaders were disciplined amid the controversy
- Muslim community support is now under scrutiny before bypolls
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