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Former Congress MLA Akhanda Srinivas Murthy joins BJP

He was welcomed into the party fold by BJP veteran and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa, among other leaders.

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Published Apr 17, 2024 | 1:46 PM ⚊UpdatedApr 17, 2024 | 1:46 PM

Akhanda Srinivas Murthy. (X)

Former Congress MLA from Pulakeshinagar in Bengaluru R Akhanda Srinivas Murthy joined the BJP on Wednesday, 17 April.

He had quit the Congress after being denied a ticket to contest the Assembly elections last year.

Murthy subsequently entered the fray on a BSP ticket, but lost.

BJP veteran and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje and other leaders welcomed him into the party.

Pulakeshinagar Assembly segment comes under Bangalore North Lok Sabha constituency, from where Karandlaje is contesting in the coming Lok Sabha elections.

“Srinivas Murthy joining BJP before the elections has given the party a big strength,” Yediyurappa said. “Shobha Karandlaje winning with a margin of 2.5 lakh to three lakh votes is certain.”

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