3 Muslim League workers booked for murder of DYFI activist

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December 24, 2020

Kasaragod, Dec 24: Police has registered a case against three activists of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) for plotting and committing the murder of a DYFI activist in Kanahangad late on Wednesday night.

Police sources said an investigation is underway in the case in which DYFI worker Auf Abdul Rehman (27) was stabbed to death by a group of IUML workers at Munthathjod near Kanhangad near here at around 11 PM.
The group attacked Auf and his friend Shuhaib while the duo were returning home on a motorbike.

Though Shuhaib sustained injuries in the attack, in which the motorbike was toppled, he fled to safety and is getting treated at a hospital.

Police sources said IUML workers Irshad, Hassan and Ishak have been named as the accused in the case registered under section 302 of the IPC.

Police sources said they are on alert to avert any untoward incidents in connection with the political murder.
Meanwhile, IUML General secretary K P A Majeed condemned the killing of youth and added that the culprits should be brought before the law.

IUML MLA M A Nellikunnu also condemned the crime, adding that, the League will never subscribe to political killings and the culprits should be punished

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Vokkaligara Sangha threatens Congress: ‘Shivakumar must be CM or face backlash’

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November 27,2025

Bengaluru: The Vokkaligara Sangha on Thursday issued a stern warning to the Congress, saying the party could face serious electoral repercussions if Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is not appointed as Chief Minister.

The warning follows the public backing of Shivakumar’s chief ministerial ambition by top Vokkaliga pontiff Nirmalanandanatha Swami, who urged the Congress high command to honor his claim.

“The community supported Congress in the 2023 Assembly elections only because Shivakumar had a real chance to become CM. If he is cheated, we’ll teach the party a big lesson,” said newly elected Sangha president L. Srinivas. He added that Vokkaligas would organize protests under the guidance of community leaders.

General Secretary C.G. Gangadhar pointed out that Congress won more seats in the Vokkaliga-dominated Old Mysuru region due to Shivakumar’s influence, adding, “If Congress wants to retain power, Shivakumar should be made the CM.”

Outgoing president Kenchappa Gowda emphasized Shivakumar’s contribution to Congress’ victory. “Our community voted for Congress thinking he would become CM. Siddaramaiah has also served the party well, but Shivakumar should now be given a chance,” he said.

Former general-secretary Konappa Reddy appealed to Sonia and Rahul Gandhi to recognize Shivakumar’s loyalty and service, saying, “Congress is known to keep its promises. We hope it won’t break the promise made to him.”

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