Karnataka minister courts controversy for racist comment against HD Kumaraswamy

Karnataka minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has courted a controversy for his racist comment against Union minister HD Kumaraswamy.

Retorting strongly, the JD(S) demanded that the Congress government sack Khan from the cabinet for his racist slur at an election rally while

addressing the minorities in Ramanagara on Sunday.

Khan also alleged that Kumaraswamy had said that he did not need Muslim votes.

He said Kumaraswamy is under the impression that he can buy Muslim votes. "Aye Kumaraswamy, tell me your bidding amount. The Muslim community will generate funds that can buy your entire clan," Khan said amid cheers of the crowd.

The JD(S) in a post on 'X' called Khan a 'racist'.

"Your power and greed that you will buy the family of Deve Gowda who brought you up politically will not last long," the JD(S) said.

"Dismiss such a low mentality person from the cabinet immediately," the party demanded.