BK Hariprasad Appointed as New President of Karnataka Congress
BK Hariprasad is new Karnataka Congress chief, replaces DK Shivakumar
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The All India Congress Committee has appointed BK Hariprasad as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, succeeding DK Shivakumar, who has become the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Hariprasad's appointment is effective immediately and represents a significant organizational change for the party.
- 01BK Hariprasad's appointment as KPCC president follows DK Shivakumar's resignation after becoming Chief Minister.
- 02Shivakumar had been KPCC president since 2020 and was instrumental in the Congress's victory in the 2023 Assembly elections.
- 03The swearing-in ceremony for Shivakumar as Chief Minister was attended by prominent Congress leaders and dignitaries.
- 04Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Shivakumar and assured support from the Central government.
- 05Rahul Gandhi emphasized the Congress party's commitment to governance and social justice in Karnataka.
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The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed BK Hariprasad as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), effective immediately. This change follows DK Shivakumar's resignation from the position after his elevation to Chief Minister of Karnataka. Shivakumar had served as KPCC president since 2020, playing a significant role in revitalizing the party and leading it to victory in the 2023 Assembly elections. His resignation was formally announced after he took the oath as the 34th Chief Minister during a ceremony in Bengaluru, where senior Congress leader G Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister alongside 13 other legislators. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who congratulated Shivakumar and promised support from the Centre. Rahul Gandhi also acknowledged the contributions of former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and reiterated the Congress party's commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Karnataka.
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The leadership change in the Karnataka Congress could influence the party's strategies and governance under the new Chief Minister.
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