The Economic Times

Muslim leaders were party to decision, says Siddaramaiah on fielding Shamanur grandson in Davanagere South amid minority backlash

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted that local Muslim leaders were involved in the Congress's decision to field Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere South, despite subsequent backlash. This comes amid disciplinary actions against two party leaders and concerns over Muslim community support for the upcoming bypolls.