B.K. Hariprasad likely to become KPCC president
B.K. Hariprasad is expected to be appointed as the new president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee. His appointment would follow D.K. Shivakumar's transition to Chief Minister. Hariprasad is known for his criticism of the Modi government and has held various positions within the Congress party.
- ▪B.K. Hariprasad is a veteran Congress leader and MLC.
- ▪He is likely to succeed D.K. Shivakumar as KPCC president.
- ▪Hariprasad has been a vocal critic of the Narendra Modi-led government.
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Veteran Congress leader and MLC B.K. Hariprasad, 72, is likely to be appointed the next president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC).However, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) has not yet made an official announcement.If appointed, Mr. Hariprasad will succeed D.K. Shivakumar, who is set to assume office as Karnataka’s new Chief Minister on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) evening at Lok Bhavan. Reports suggest that MPs Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi spoke to Mr. Hariprasad and proposed his name for the post. Karnataka: Search for new KPCC chief has begun, says All India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun KhargeVocal critic of Modi govtMr. Hariprasad currently serves as an MLC, and his term is scheduled to end this month.
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