S.R. Srinivas, a four-time MLA from the Gubbi constituency in Tumakuru district, Karnataka, joined the Indian National Congress party on March 30, 2023.
The event took place in the presence of prominent Congress leaders D.K. Shivakumar (KPCC president) and Siddaramaiah (Leader of the Opposition).
Mr. Srinivas was previously elected to the 15th Legislative Assembly on a Janata Dal (Secular) - JD(S) ticket. He resigned from the Assembly on March 27, 2023, before joining the Congress.
It is anticipated that he will receive the Congress party's ticket to contest the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections from the Gubbi constituency.
A significant number of Mr. Srinivas's supporters from the Gubbi constituency also joined the Congress along with him.
S R Srinivas, four-time MLA from Gubbi constituency in Tumakuru district, on Thursday, joined the Congress in the presence of KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah.
Mr. Srinivas, who was elected to the 15th Legislative Assembly on the JD(S) ticket, resigned from the membership of the Legislative Assembly on March 27, 2023.
Mr. Srinivas is likely to get the Congress ticket to contest the forthcoming Legislative Assembly elections from the Gubbi constituency in the second list of party candidates.
Along with Mr. Srinivas, a large number of his supporters from the Gubbi constituency also joined the Congress.
Published - March 30, 2023 05:42 pm IST
Skip the extension — just come straight here.
We’ve built a fast, permanent tool you can bookmark and use anytime.
Go To Paywall Unblock Tool