Former JD(S) state President C.M. Ibrahim, who had raised questions about the party's alliance with the BJP, was expelled during the national executive meeting in Bengaluru on Saturday. The announcement was made by former Prime Minister and JD(S) National President H.D. Deve Gowda after the meeting. Ibrahim, previously suspended for anti-party activities, had challenged the Deve Gowda family on their alliance with the BJP, asserting that 12 out of 19 elected JD(S) MLAs in Karnataka were in contact with him. Warning that he and his supporters would make their own decisions if concerns were not addressed, Ibrahim announced a statewide tour starting on December 11, emphasizing the potential for a third force in the state.
Key Points
1. C.M. Ibrahim, former JD (S) state President, was expelled from the party during the national executive meeting in Bengaluru for questioning the alliance with BJP.
2. Former Prime Minister and JD (S) National President H.D. Deve Gowda announced Ibrahim's expulsion after the meeting, following his earlier suspension for anti-party activities.
3. The national executive committee meeting, attended by former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy and National General Secretary Jafrulla Khan, saw the presence of party presidents from various states.
4. Ibrahim had challenged the Deve Gowda family on the alliance with BJP and claimed that 12 MLAs among the 19 elected from JD (S) in Karnataka were in touch with him.
5. Expressing dissatisfaction, Ibrahim warned that if Deve Gowda does not address the issues raised regarding the BJP alliance, he and his supporters would make their own decisions. He announced plans for a statewide tour starting on December 11, emphasizing the need for a potential third force in the state.
(With Agency Inputs)
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