Congress leader questions HD Kumaraswamy's double standards on skin tone remarks
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Congress leader questions HD Kumaraswamy's double standards on skin tone remarks

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Karnataka Congress leader Tejaswini Gowda has criticised the uproar surrounding Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan's controversial ‘kaliya’ remarks about JD leader and Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Speaking to reporters, Tejaswini pointed out the inconsistencies in the backlash, questioning why it is acceptable for actor Radhika Kumarswamy, the Union Minister’s wife, to refer to her husband as "Kariya" but not for Khan to use a similar term. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated on Monday that the state Congress might initiate disciplinary action against Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan following his remarks. He said that the party’s disciplinary committee, led by former Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha K Rahman Khan, may take up the matter if referred by Shivakumar.

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Congress may act against Karnataka minister over slur against HD Kumaraswamy
1 month ago

Congress may act against Karnataka minister over slur against HD Kumaraswamy

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Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara indicated on Monday that the state Congress might initiate disciplinary action against Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan following his controversial remarks about Union Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy. “Our state Congress President D K Shivakumar said after the by-polls that Khan’s statement had an impact on the election,” Parameshwara told reporters. He added that …

DK Shivakumar calls Karnataka Minister's remark against Kumaraswamy 'unacceptable'
1 month ago

DK Shivakumar calls Karnataka Minister's remark against Kumaraswamy 'unacceptable'

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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar criticised state Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Saturday for making a racially insensitive remark about Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, calling the comment "unacceptable". Speaking to reporters at his residence in Sadashivanagar, Shivakumar said, “Zameer’s use of the word ‘Kaliya’ to refer to Kumaraswamy is wrong. However, any actions taken will not be discussed …

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs
1 month, 1 week ago

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs

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Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a SIT probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's allegation that BJP offered ₹50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} "Such statements shouldn’t be given as they look like the ones given by bafoons," the Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries told reporters. …

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs
1 month, 1 week ago

HD Kumaraswamy demands SIT probe into allegation of ₹50 cr for 50 Karnataka Cong MLAs

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Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy on Friday demanded a SIT probe into Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's allegation that BJP offered ₹50 crore each to 50 Congress MLAs to topple his government in Karnataka. Let him form one more SIT to probe this case also," Kumaraswamy said. Regarding Karnataka Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan’s racist slur 'Kaalia' and 'Kariyanna' against him, …

‘Kariya’ vs ‘Kulla’ row: HD Kumaraswamy swears before Chamundeshwari, responds to Zameer Ahmed's remarks
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Kariya’ vs ‘Kulla’ row: HD Kumaraswamy swears before Chamundeshwari, responds to Zameer Ahmed's remarks

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Union Minister and JD leader HD Kumaraswamy, denied allegations of calling Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan "Kulla”. HD Kumaraswamy, Zameer Ahmed Khan Speaking to the media on Friday, Kumaraswamy expressed his dismay over the controversy. According to DH, Kumaraswamy said, “I have never referred to Zameer Ahmed Khan as ‘Kulla’ in my life, nor has he ever addressed me as …

Kumaraswamy says 'Kaliya' slur reflects culture of state government
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Kumaraswamy says 'Kaliya' slur reflects culture of state government

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Former Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has hit back at Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan over his "kaliya Kumaraswamy" remark, calling it a reflection of the state government’s culture. Karnataka Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan was under fire for calling Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy "kaliya Kumaraswamy" during an election campaign in Channapatna, sparking backlash from multiple quarters. Mandya’s Nagamangala Youth Congress alleged …

Bengaluru Hindutva activist arrested for derogatory Facebook post on Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan
1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru Hindutva activist arrested for derogatory Facebook post on Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan

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Bengaluru police arrested Hindutva activist Puneeth Karehalli on Thursday for his derogatory post against Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan. During the by-election campaign in Karnataka’s Channapatna, Zameer Ahmed Khan called union minister Kumaraswamy ‘Kaalia’, and Karehalli wrote a derogatory post on Facebook against the former in response to his comments. Yogeshwara has returned to his home, and he will be …

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka minister's 'affection' clarification on calling HD Kumaraswamy 'Kaalia'

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Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Tuesday apologised for calling Union minister HD Kumaraswamy as “Kaalia”, dubbed as ‘racist' by the Janata Dal and Bharatiya Janata Party. Yogeeshwara has a direct contest in the Channapatna assembly bypoll against Kumaraswamy’s son Nikhil Kumaraswamy who is contesting as an NDA candidate on the JD ticket. Khan was earlier with JD, and was …

Karnataka minister apologises for calling HD Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia': 'Called him like that out of affection'
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka minister apologises for calling HD Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia': 'Called him like that out of affection'

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Karnataka Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan On Tuesday tendered an unconditional apology for referring to Union Minister and JD leader H D Kumaraswamy as "Kaalia", which the NDA had slammed as a "racist" slur. The Congress leader clarified that he had earlier too addressed Kumaraswamy in such a way out of affection, when they shared a good bonding, and it's …

Karnataka minister apologises for 'racist' slur against HD Kumaraswamy
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Karnataka minister apologises for 'racist' slur against HD Kumaraswamy

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A day after he raked up fresh controversy for his racist comments on Union minister HD Kumaraswamy, Karnataka cabinet minister Zameer Ahmed Khan apologised. He conceded that it wasn’t the first time he called Kumaraswamy ‘kala’ or ‘kaliya’, and clarified that they have been calling each other names out of affection since the early days of their political careers. While …

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan’s racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy sparks row; JD(S), BJP hit back
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan’s racist remark against HD Kumaraswamy sparks row; JD(S), BJP hit back

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Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan sparked outrage on Monday after using a racist slur against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Rahul Gandhi, if this is not your 'mann ki baat', then when will you expel Zameer Ahmed from the party?” fumed BJP leader Shehzad Poonawalla. “The nation vehemently condemns the disgraceful and racially charged remarks by Zameer Ahmed against HD Kumaraswamy. …

Karnataka minister makes racist slur at HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) demands his expulsion from cabinet
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Karnataka minister makes racist slur at HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) demands his expulsion from cabinet

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Karnataka minister Zameer Ahmed Khan on Monday stoked a major row over his racist slur against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy. Meanwhile, JD ally BJP also came out in Kumaraswamy's support, as its leaders recalled a similar, racist statement from Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda in May. same as Rahul Gandhi's adviser calling South Indians look like Africans, North East …

'Kaaliya Kumaraswamy': Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan sparks row with racist barb
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'Kaaliya Kumaraswamy': Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan sparks row with racist barb

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Karnataka Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan sparked controversy by referring to Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy as "Kaaliya," a derogatory term about his dark complexion. HD Kumaraswamy, Zameer Ahmed Khan The JD has demanded that the Congress government remove Khan from the Cabinet for his remark. Khan also played out the audio of the purported statement of Kumaraswamy where …

Karnataka Minister's 'skin colour' remark on HD Kumaraswamy triggers outrage
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka Minister's 'skin colour' remark on HD Kumaraswamy triggers outrage

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The Janata Dal party on Monday lashed out at Karnataka state Cabinet Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan for hurling a racist remark against its state president, H.D. "The Janata Dal party demands that the Home Minister, Dr. G Parameshwara, and Ramanagara District Police immediately take appropriate legal action against Minister B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan for racial abuse, racism, …

Karnataka minister rakes fresh row with racist slur against HD Kumaraswamy
1 month, 1 week ago

Karnataka minister rakes fresh row with racist slur against HD Kumaraswamy

India Today  

Karnataka cabinet minister and Congress leader Zameer Ahmed Khan made a belittling racist comment on Sunday against Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy. Union minister Kiren Rijiju in a post on X wrote: “I strongly deplore Congress Minister Zameer Ahmed calling Union Minister & Ex CM of Karnataka Sh. This is a racist remark, same as Rahul Gandhi's adviser calling South Indians …

'What dignity does he have?': Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of adult film screenings amid poster controversy
1 year, 1 month ago

'What dignity does he have?': Kumaraswamy accuses Shivakumar of adult film screenings amid poster controversy

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The political arena in Karnataka is ablaze with accusations as former Chief Minister and JDS leader HD Kumaraswamy launches scathing remarks against Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Amidst the proliferation of derisive posters, Kumaraswamy questions the integrity of Shivakumar, asserting that the Deputy CM's actions reveal his true origins. The controversy deepened when HD Kumaraswamy accused DK Shivakumar of screening adult …

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