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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge Supports BK Hariprasad Amid Economic Concerns
Priyank Kharge backs BK Hariprasad, warns of 'real economic crisis'
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge expressed strong support for newly appointed KPCC President BK Hariprasad, emphasizing his commitment to Congress principles. Kharge warned of a looming economic crisis, citing the sale of national gold reserves, while the party undergoes leadership changes following DK Shivakumar's ascension to Chief Minister.
- 01Priyank Kharge affirmed BK Hariprasad's leadership, stating he is a staunch Congress member with clear ideology.
- 02Hariprasad was appointed as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) after DK Shivakumar's resignation.
- 03Kharge warned of a 'real economic crisis' in India, highlighting the selling of the country's gold reserves.
- 04The Congress party acknowledged DK Shivakumar's contributions as KPCC president before his elevation to Chief Minister.
- 05Shivakumar was sworn in as Karnataka's Chief Minister with G Parameshwara as Deputy Chief Minister and 13 ministers.
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Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge publicly backed BK Hariprasad, recently appointed as the president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), emphasizing his strong commitment to Congress ideology. Kharge warned of a significant economic crisis, pointing to the alarming trend of selling the nation's gold reserves, which he believes will prompt public outcry. This leadership change follows DK Shivakumar's resignation from the KPCC presidency after becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Shivakumar's appointment as Chief Minister was marked by a formal swearing-in ceremony, where he was congratulated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi. Hariprasad expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by the Congress leadership and reaffirmed his commitment to the party's foundational principles.
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The economic concerns raised by Kharge may influence public sentiment and political stability in Karnataka.
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