Minister Zameer Khan stirs row with ‘Kaala Kumaraswamy’ remark, draws flak


Bengaluru, Nov 11 (IANS): Karnataka Tourism and Waqf minister Zameer Ahmad Khan stirred a major controversy on Monday as he addressed HD Kumaraswamy, the Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel as ‘Kaala Kumaraswamy’. The racist remarks were condemned by Janata Dal (S) and leaders of other parties, with the former even calling for his axing from the job.

Zameer made the controversial statement during an election campaign in the high-profile Channapatna assembly constituency on Sunday night. He made the references while delivering his speech in Urdu language and urging voters to support the Congress candidate CP Yogeshwara.

“Yogeshwara had started his political career from our party (Congress). However, due to differences, he joined the BJP. He was contemplating joining the JD (S) party then. However, considering that ‘Kaala Kumaraswamy’ is more dangerous than BJP, he did not join the JD (S) party,” Zameer stated.

He further slammed the Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, accusing him of wooing the Muslim community in election season while betraying them on other occasions.

“You had stated earlier that hijab is not required and now you want the votes of Muslims? It seems Kumaraswamy, after joining hands with the BJP, will purchase the votes of Muslims. Mr. Kumaraswamy quote your price, people of the Muslim community will each put in a single paisa and purchase your whole family,” he stated.

Union Parliamentary Affairs and Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju reacted sternly to the racist jibe and stated, “I strongly deplore Congress Minister Zameer Ahmed calling Union Minister and former CM of Karnataka Kumaraswamy as 'Kaalia Kumaraswamy'.

“This is a racist remark, same as Rahul Gandhi's adviser calling South Indians look like Africans, North East as Chinese, North Indians as Arabs,” he further said.

For the unversed, Zameer Ahmad is a close confidante of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and is currently facing the heat from his own party leaders over the Waqf row.

His no-holds-barred attack on Kumaraswamy hogs the limelight but it was under his father and him that he made foray into politics. He won his first assembly election from Chamrajpet constituency on a JD (S) ticket. Days ago, he also shared a close bond with Kumaraswamy.

Later, Zameer joined the Congress party along with a group of prominent leaders from JD (S) and now identifies with CM Siddaramaiah.

 

 

 

  

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Joot bole Kawaa kaate. Suski soch bi aisi hai !

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  • David Pais, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    ಹೊ ಮನಿಸ್, ಪಳೆವಂಕ್ ಸಾವ್ಳೊ. ನಹಿಂ ಕಾವ್ಳೊ.

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  • Shesha, pallladka

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    ,,🤪🤪🤪🤣🤣🤣 Allava avaribbara hindina muddina muffin aaa, athava avaribbara hendira muddina Ganda? Vythyasa ileweno shabdagalalli? Avaribbarige colour problem hana hi ashana hena chekk puche noww

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  • GURKA, Mangaluru

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    he IS A KARI IDLI AND coming to ZAMEER AHMED he is modern SHAKUNI MAMA in congress govt as WAQF MINISTER ! He wants all LAND in the name of WAQF BOARD

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  • Rajendra, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    Friends turned Foes -- now bitter rivals -- BUT we have to see Foes how long ---- Because politicians believe in --No permanent enemies -- only permanent interests -- as the old saying goes --- But right now, language used is third rate -- (gutter language -) --- the politicians are watched by school children --youngsters -- others in society -- what is the message ---- even schoolboys behave better -- ULTIMATELY IT IS ALL TAXPAYERS MONEY - elections are held at great costs --- these scoundrels supposed to represent people --

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  • J.F.D Souza, Attavar, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    These so called politicians show their high handedness. After all they have come to power because of peoples vote. This type oof critisism is completely wrong. Kaala or gora makes no difference. Here ones ability counts. But Kumaraswamy sometimes talks rubbish.

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    I can only say Kummy is Darker than Radhika and Fairer than Anitha....Ebbaru hindira Muddina Ganada....Mewon...Mewooon...Tak...Takk...

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    zameer should have sung...HUM KAALE HAI THO KYA DILWAALE HAI....black pearl is our kari idli...chupa rustom..

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  • KS Mayya, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    Khan sahib ki dil ki baat zubaan pe aagayi. Hum kale hain to kya hua dilwale hain....aapka racism kabi katham hoga? Jiska Zameer hi mar gaya ho, wo MLA banke bi kala kaluta soch hi rakkega.

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  • HENRY MISQUITH, INDIA

    Mon, Nov 11 2024

    "It is very wrong to call a black person black."

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  • G R PRABHUJI, Mangalore

    Tue, Nov 12 2024

    It's all God's creation. Some are kala,some are Ghora,,some are Pathla, some are Moota., can't help.

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