New Delhi (PTI): Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has appointed former chief minister Sushilkumar Shinde and party leaders Jitendra Singh and Deepak Babaria as observers for the election of the CLP leader in Karnataka.

AICC general secretary, organisation, KC Venugopal said the central observers will oversee the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting.

"Hon'ble Congress President has deputed Shri.Sushilkumar Shinde (Former Chief Minister, Maharashtra), Shri.Jitendra Singh (AICC GS) and Shri.Deepak Babaria (former AICC GS) as observers for the election of the CLP Leader of Karnataka," he tweeted.

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the BJP from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority.

The crucial meeting of the CLP will be held later this evening where a decision to elect the leader will be taken.

Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and KPCC president D K Shivakumar are both front runners for the chief minister's post.

 

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Shivamogga: Renowned photojournalist Shivamogga Nandan (57), associated with The Indian Express, passed away early Sunday morning following a cardiac arrest.

Nandan, who began his career with The Indian Express in 1999, gained widespread recognition as "Shivamogga Nandan" for his remarkable contributions to photojournalism. Known for his innovative experiments in photography, many of his works received acclaim at both state and national levels.

His mortal remains have been placed for public viewing at his residence near the railway station's blood bank in Shivamogga.

He is survived by his wife, a son, and a daughter.