Four-time MLA S.R. Srinivas of Gubbi constituency joins Congress - The Hindu

Key Event:

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.

Joining the Congress:

The event took place in the presence of prominent Congress leaders D.K. Shivakumar (KPCC president) and Siddaramaiah (Leader of the Opposition).

Prior Political Affiliation:

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.

Future Prospects:

It is anticipated that he will receive the Congress party's ticket to contest the upcoming Legislative Assembly elections from the Gubbi constituency.

Support Base:

A significant number of Mr. Srinivas's supporters from the Gubbi constituency also joined the Congress along with him.