Cong appoints BK Hariprasad as Karnataka unit chief
BK Hariprasad has been appointed as the new head of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, succeeding DK Shivakumar. His appointment follows the Congress's nomination of candidates for upcoming elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council. Hariprasad has expressed support for the new government's development agenda and aims to coordinate party activities across the state.
- ▪BK Hariprasad replaces DK Shivakumar as the head of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.
- ▪His appointment comes as the Congress prepares for biennial elections to the Karnataka Legislative Council.
- ▪Hariprasad has a long political career and has previously served in the Rajya Sabha.
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Cong appoints BK Hariprasad as Karnataka unit chiefBK Hariprasad appointed as head of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing DK Shivakumar. He supported new government's development agenda.Published on: Jun 04, 2026 6:30 AM ISTBy Arun Dev, BENGALURUShare viaCopy link The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Wednesday appointed veteran Congress leader BK Hariprasad as the new head of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), replacing DK Shivakumar, who stepped down from the organisational post after taking oath as the state’s chief minister.Cong appoints BK Hariprasad as Karnataka unit chief“Congress president has appointed BK Hariprasad as the chief of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee, with immediate effect,” the statement issued by AICC general secretary KC…
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