Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Hints at Defections From BJP and JD(S)
· India · India Today, Hindustan Times
Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar claimed in Bengaluru on Sunday that several opposition BJP and JD(S) leaders are in talks to join the Congress party. The announcement followed the induction of former BJP MLA NL Narendra Babu and his supporters into the Congress at the KPCC office. Shivakumar criticized the JD(S) leadership, alleging that Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is attempting to undermine state opposition figures ahead of the 2028 Assembly election. Narendra Babu recently resigned from the BJP, alleging that senior party organizers denied him recognition despite his service. Shivakumar asserted that young voters are seeking alternatives and that the Congress party offers the only viable path forward.
Why it matters
Political realignments in Karnataka could alter legislative power balances and impact coalition dynamics ahead of upcoming state assembly elections.
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