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Former BJP MLA Defects to Congress in Karnataka, Shivakumar Hints More Switches
✍️ News18
🗓 14 Sep 2026, 07:36 AM
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A former Bharatiya Janata Party legislator from Karnataka has formally joined the Indian National Congress, a move announced by senior Congress leader D.K. Shivakumar, who said additional defections are expected.
The Karnataka political landscape witnessed a notable shift as a former BJP Member of the Legislative Assembly announced his entry into the Indian National Congress. The defection was confirmed by senior Congress minister D.K. Shivakumar, who highlighted the move as part of a broader realignment.
Shivakumar added that the recent addition is likely to be followed by other leaders, indicating a wave of defections that could reshape party dynamics ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.
Analysts note that such cross‑party movements may influence voter sentiment and coalition calculations, especially as Karnataka prepares for critical state and national elections.
Shivakumar added that the recent addition is likely to be followed by other leaders, indicating a wave of defections that could reshape party dynamics ahead of upcoming electoral contests in the state.
Analysts note that such cross‑party movements may influence voter sentiment and coalition calculations, especially as Karnataka prepares for critical state and national elections.