Koppal: A video purportedly showing former Congress MLA and ex-minister Iqbal Ansari making controversial remarks against his own party has gone viral, triggering political debate in Koppal district.The video, recorded during a meeting with supporters at his Bengaluru residence, shows Ansari claiming it would take him “just two seconds” to ensure the Congress loses an election. Referring to Friday prayers at mosques, he said a single appeal asking people not to vote for certain Congress leaders would be enough to defeat the party.Ansari also blamed Congress leaders for his defeat in the last assembly election, alleging that MLAs from Kanakagiri, Koppal and Yelburga played a bigger role in his loss than the opposition. He further claimed that rumours about him joining the BJP or JD(S) were deliberately spread to cast doubt on his loyalty and hinder his political work.Despite criticising the party’s local leadership, Ansari asserted that he would not leave the Congress. The viral video has fuelled speculation about factionalism within the party.
