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Controversial Audio Allegedly Links Zameer Ahmed to SDPI Candidate in Davangere South Bypoll
Did Congress' Zameer Ahmed help SDPI candidate in Davangere South bypoll? Audio goes viral
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An audio clip purportedly featuring Zameer Ahmed Khan discussing electoral strategies for the SDPI candidate in Davangere South has sparked controversy. The clip, shared on social media, includes claims of vote manipulation and financial incentives. Zameer Ahmed denies the allegations, while the individual in the audio, Mohammad Siraj, claims it was manipulated.
- 01The audio clip allegedly features Zameer Ahmed Khan discussing electoral strategies with Mohammad Siraj on April 9, the day of the byelection.
- 02Siraj claims to have distributed ₹1.5 lakh to support the SDPI candidate and suggests Congress members are bribing voters.
- 03Zameer Ahmed reportedly advises against forcing Muslim voters to the polls, suggesting they have become accustomed to voting for Congress.
- 04Mohammad Siraj refutes the authenticity of the audio, stating it has been edited and manipulated.
- 05Shamanur Samarth, an MLA, has called for an investigation into the audio's authenticity.
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A viral audio clip allegedly features Zameer Ahmed Khan, a Congress leader, discussing support for the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) candidate in the Davangere South Assembly byelection. The clip, shared on social media, reportedly includes a conversation with Mohammad Siraj, a former Congress vice president. In the recording, Siraj claims to have given ₹1.5 lakh to ensure votes go to the SDPI candidate and mentions that Congress members are attempting to bribe voters. Zameer Ahmed is heard advising against pressuring Muslim voters to participate, suggesting that they are becoming accustomed to voting for Congress. Siraj, however, denies the claims made in the audio, asserting that it has been manipulated and is part of a conspiracy against them. He expressed intentions to seek legal advice regarding the matter. Shamanur Samarth, an MLA, has urged party leadership to verify the audio's authenticity as the controversy unfolds just before the formation of a new Cabinet led by D K Shivakumar.
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The controversy surrounding the audio clip could affect voter perceptions and strategies in future elections in Davangere.
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