CM Ibrahim is an Indian politician who served as the President of the Janata Dal (Secular) in Karnataka. Before being associated with this party, he was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council and the Indian National Congress (INC). On 17 April 2022, he joined Janata Dal (Secular) as state president until he was dismissed.
Contents
- 1 Wiki/Biography
- 2 Physical Appearance
- 3 Family
- 4 religion/religious views
- 5 Address
- 6 Signature
- 7 livelihood
- 8 controversies
- 8.1 Ibrahim’s political activism, opposition to Indira Gandhi and controversy over a gifted watch
- 8.2 Ibrahim faced legal challenges for alleged hate speeches and riots in 1986
- 8.3 Controversy related to Ibrahim’s opposition to the Tata-Singapore Airlines joint venture in 1997
- 8.4 decline in popularity
- 8.5 DTH dispute
- 8.6 voter bribery
- 8.7 family problems
- 8.8 greed for opportunity
- 9 property/property
- 10 net worth
- 11 Facts/General Knowledge
Wiki/Biography
Changai Mangalote Ibrahim was born as Chand Mahal Ibrahim on Saturday, 14 August 1948 (age 75 years; as of 2023) in Village Airani, District Haveri, Karnataka, India. His zodiac sign is Leo. He completed his matriculation from Government High School, Bhadravati, Karnataka in 1967.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 7″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
His father’s name is CMK Ali and mother’s name is Bibi Sara.
A picture of CM Ibrahim’s mother
CM Ibrahim has three brothers named CM Abdul Khader (politician), CM Sadiq and CM Rehman (killed in a gang war in May 2013).
A picture of CM Abdul Khader
He has a sister.
A picture of CM Ibrahim’s sister
wife and children
CM Ibrahim is married.
Young CM Ibrahim with his wife
His son, CM Faiyaz, is a politician.
A picture of CM Faiyaz
His elder daughter, Shabina Sultana, is the Consul General of the Republic of Tunisia.
CM Ibrahim with his wife and daughter
His younger daughter’s name is Iffa Afsa.
A picture of Iffa Afza
religion/religious views
CM Ibrahim follows the religion of Islam. In a media interview, he once shared that he had his primary schooling at a Lingayat monastery and spoke about his religious views. He said,
The secular, liberal environment of the Lingayat Math has deeply impressed me. I am a practicing Muslim who strongly believes in Basava Tatva (the teachings of Basavanna, the 12th century founder of the Lingayat religion).
Address
CM Ibrahim resides at No. 81, Benson Cross Road, Benson Town, Bengaluru-560 046.
Signature
Signature of CM Ibrahim
livelihood
CM Ibrahim’s political journey began in 1967 when he was only 12 years old, giving an election speech for his father’s friend, a Congress candidate. Two years after the split of Congress, former Karnataka Chief Minister S. He was noticed by Nijalingappa, who introduced him to another former chief minister, Virendra Patil. Ibrahim remained with Patil till Patil’s death. Ibrahim lost the assembly by-election in Chanarajapet constituency of Bangalore in 1972. In 1975, when Emergency was declared in India, he was one of the first opposition leaders to be arrested under MISA in the state of Karnataka. When the Emergency ended he was released and started working as a campaigner for the Janata Party. In 1977, he contested and lost the Lok Sabha seat from Dharwad South constituency to Congress(I) candidate FH Mohsin.
A young CM Ibrahim in the 1970s
CM Ibrahim won the Legislative Assembly seat in the 1978 election as a Janata Party candidate. He represented the Shivajinagar constituency of Bengaluru in the Karnataka Assembly. Initially a supporter of Chief Minister R Gundu Rao, he gained confidence and became a minister in the Indian National Congress during the 1980s. However, he later joined the All India Progressive Janata Dal and later the Janata Dal (Secular). He served in various roles in the governments led by Deve Gowda and Gujral in 1996 and 1997, including holding portfolios in civil aviation and tourism as well as information and broadcasting. In 2008, he supported Siddaramaiah and switched to Congress.
CM Ibrahim with Siddaramaiah
CM Ibrahim returned to Congress in 2008 after disagreements with the JD(S) leadership. He was a member of the Karnataka Legislative Council from 24 August 2017 to 5 August 2022. From 17 April 2022 until his dismissal, he held the position of Karnataka State President for the Janata Dal (Secular). In November 2023, former Indian Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda expelled Ibrahim from the Janata Dal (Secular) or JD(S) due to ‘anti-party activities’. Even though Ibrahim moved between the Congress and the Janata Party, then back to the Congress and later to the JD(S), by the end of 2023, he did not belong to any party. Reportedly, he was attempting to take control of the Deve Gowda-led party.
controversies
Ibrahim’s political activism, opposition to Indira Gandhi and controversy over a gifted watch
Ibrahim was a political figure who gave several speeches against Indira Gandhi during the Emergency. He accused him of being a dictator and urged people to vote for Janata. In the early 1980s, there was a heated discussion in the Karnataka Legislative Council, where AK Subbaiah criticized Ibrahim’s wealth while showing his Rolex watch. Later, Ibrahim claimed that he had received a watch with the falcon logo as a gift from a Saudi prince.
Ibrahim faced legal challenges for alleged hate speeches and riots in 1986
Several cases were registered against CM Ibrahim for giving hate speeches that incited riots in Bengaluru and Tumkur in 1986. These riots were caused by a dispute over the title of an article published in the Deccan Herald on 7 December 1986, which resulted in the unfortunate deaths of 17 people.
In 1997, CM Ibrahim said no to the plan where Tata Group and Singapore Airlines wanted to start an airline in India. He did not want foreign investment in India’s aviation sector for personal reasons. Some accused the Ibrahim-led aviation ministry of being a bad influence and being biased towards private airline Jet Airways. In November 2010, Ratan Tata had said that in the 1990s, a minister had asked him for a bribe of Rs 20 lakh. ₹15 crore (about US$3.3 million) to approve a project with Singapore Airlines. Tata did not pay bribes, and even though Ibrahim was not named directly, some in the media thought he might be the minister mentioned by Tata. Ibrahim said that the allegations are not true.
decline in popularity
In the late 2000s, he became less popular due to the alleged rape incident of one of his brothers in Bhadravati, and he did not return to the assembly.
CM Ibrahim in the 2000s
DTH dispute
When CM Ibrahim was the Information and Broadcasting Minister, he had refused Star Television to launch direct-to-home (DTH) service in India. Reportedly, he instead supported Zee Television, going against other ministers, and letting Zee Television run the DTH network.
voter bribery
On 1 September 2010, during a campaign in his home state, Ibrahim accused Katta Subramanya Naidu, a politician from the rival Bharatiya Janata Party, of bribing voters. CM Ibrahim appealed to the voters,
Take the stack of notes given by Katta Subramaniam Naidu without thinking, but do not forget to vote for Congress.
family problems
In January 2017, CM Ibrahim’s daughter Iffa Afza had claimed that as soon as her pregnancy was confirmed, her parents pressured her to have an abortion. She blamed her family for playing a role in the forced abortion.
CM Ibrahim’s daughter Iffa in Afza hospital
greed for opportunity
Over time, CM Ibrahim gained a reputation for missing out on many opportunities due to his “greedy” attitude. Once while talking to the media, a JDS leader shared Ibrahim’s views. The leader said,
He was very greedy. Had three years left as MLC (in Congress), but he transferred after not making LOP in Upper House. He thought that if there was a coalition government, he could become a minister, but Congress got full majority.
property/property
movable property
- Deposits in Banks: Rs. 4,86,777
- Bonds, debentures and shares in companies: Rs. 6,70,51,339
- LIC or other insurance policy: Rs. 1,07,765
- Motor Vehicle: Rs. 3,00,000
Immovable property
- Agricultural Land: Rs. 72,00,000
- Commercial Building: Rs. 6,25,00,000
- Residential Building: Rs. 6,00,00,000
net worth
In 2013, his net worth was around Rs. Was assessed. 19. 79 crores.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Reportedly, CM Ibrahim was good at talking to people and this was his strongest point. In the late 1970s, he attracted large crowds at Nehru Park in Seshadripuram, Bengaluru, due to his dark glasses and impressive manner of speaking. Although people did not particularly call him a ‘Muslim leader’, he was still suitable for the role as he could speak different languages like Urdu, Hindi and Kannada.
- Some senior JD(S) leaders mentioned that at one time CM Ibrahim was known as Deve Gowda’s translator. When Deve Gowda became the Prime Minister of India, he was not proficient in Hindi. Ibrahim remained a trusted confidant of the JD(S) chief and also acted as Deve Gowda’s spokesperson.
CM Ibrahim with Deve Gowda
Categories: Biography
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