'Wait and watch', says Ibrahim questioning legitimacy of his expulsion as JD(S) K'taka President

Following his removal from the position of JD(S) Karnataka President, C M Ibrahim contested the legitimacy of the decision, citing the stipulation in JD(S) Constitution. Ibrahim also launched a sharp critique against JD-S Supremo HD Deve Gowda, cautioning him to “wait and watch.”

According to an ANI report, Ibrahim told reporters in Bengaluru, “The decision that they have taken, it is not possible to remove me as president. They don’t have the right. According to the JD(S) Constitution, one-third of them must give me notice, call a meeting, and pass a no-confidence motion in a meeting against me. That’s the procedure…”

He also emotionally alluded to personal sacrifices made for the party’s cause, including the loss of his son. “I lost my son to strengthen your govt. Deve Gowda ji, for your profits, will you sacrifice other children for your son,” he asked.

Ibrahim further said that he plans to approach the Election Commission and High Court.

“Don’t trigger me. Wait and watch what will unfold from now. We will go to the Election Commission, High Court, and take a stay. Kerala and Tamil Nadu workers will also join hands. Deve Gowda is a father figure to me. Is this what you show to your son?

“I left my MLC post for you. How many houses do you want to ruin? Yesterday, you made Thippeswamy call me to discuss the alliance decision. What happened to Duryodhan in Mahabharat will happen to JD(S) in Karnataka… They are lying. I didn’t know about their alliance…” he added.

On Thursday, JD(S) Supremo HD Deve Gowda announced Ibrahim’s expulsion and named HD Kumaraswamy as interim president.

(With ANI inputs)