Bengaluru, May 14 -- A cold war appears to have erupted between the Congress party and sections of the Muslim community in Karnataka following dissatisfaction over the distribution of tickets in the Davanagere South Assembly by-election. Several minority leaders and organisations have openly expressed anger against the ruling party and warned that the community could "teach Congress a lesson" in future elections.

Amid these developments, Muslim organisations are now preparing for a major show of strength through a large-scale convention scheduled on May 16 at the Town Hall, Bengaluru. The proposed gathering has already triggered significant political discussion across the state.

The event, titled "Karnataka Muslim Convention", is expect...