Karnataka Congress has received over 60 applications from leaders to join party: D K Shivakumar
"More than 60 applications have come wanting to join Congress from different districts. Allum Veerabhadrappa (senior leader) led committee will scrutinise the applications before inducting people into Congress," Shivakumar said.
Speaking to reporters after inducting former JD(S) leader Ramesh Babu into the party, he said several applications are under consideration at the local level.
"Those who want to join our party should be able to work by taking local leaders and workers into confidence.So, the applications are being discussed at the local level," he said.
Shivakumar had in June constituted the 12-member committee headed by former state unit chief Veerabhadrappa to screen leaders wanting to join or rejoin the party and give its recommendations.
Inducting Babu, a former MLC, the KPCC chief said it was decided to process his application fast keeping in mind the upcoming Legislative Council polls.
Meanwhile, according to Congress sources, noted transgender activist Akkai Padmashali is expected to join the party on Sunday.
She had recently held discussions with Shivakumar and Congress Legislature party chief Siddaramaiah.
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Drugs worth Rs 10 lakh seized in Delhi, two arrested
New Delhi (PTI): Two men including a cafe owner were arrested after drugs worth about Rs 10 lakh were seized by police in southeast Delhi, officials said on Saturday.
The police intercepted vehicles near Taimoor Nagar on Friday and arrested the accused after they attempted to flee.
The accused have been identified as Kartik Mishra (30), a resident of New Friends Colony, and Vishal (20), a resident of Govindpuri, the police said.
During the operation, 99.25 grams of mephedrone (MD) were recovered from their possession. A case under the NDPS Act has been registered at the New Friends Colony police station.
During interrogation, Mishra was found to be the alleged key link in the supply chain while Vishal acted as a carrier and assisted in transportation and logistics.
Further investigation is underway, the officials said.
