Muslims in Bagalkot revolt against minister Zameer Ahmed Khan

Bagalkot: A section of Muslims in Bagalkot, which is headed for bypolls, have revolted against Housing and Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan and have asked state and national leaders not to allow him to campaign for party candidate here.

On Saturday, the Muslims, majority of whom are office bearers of Anjuman Society said that they were upset with the minister for not approving the proposal sent by them.

They said, the society has passed no confidence motion against previous Anjuman society president and had elected a new chief. However, it has been nine months now, Zameer Ahmed Khan has not given approval. This has affected administration at the Anjuman society and educational institutions run by them.

They said, if Khan comes to Bagalkot for campaign, it will have a negative impact on prospects of Congress candidate and hence he should abstain from entering district.

At the same time, they have asked CM to send minority leaders Rizwan Arshad or Saleem Ahmed to consolidate minority votes.