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Karnataka Local Body Polls Become Prestige Battle for Congress

Karnataka is expected to hold local elections before its 2028 state election.

These elections will choose representatives for local bodies, including Zilla, Taluk and Gram Panchayats.

Congress is preparing for the polls, as are the BJP and JD(S).

Congress leaders BK Hariprasad and DK Shivakumar are reaching out to people across the state.

Hariprasad is leading a statewide walk called “Bharat Jodo 2.0.”

Shivakumar is visiting districts, discussing government schemes and listening to people’s concerns.

Congress hopes a strong result will help the party and its leaders.

The election results will also be watched as a sign of how the party is doing before 2028.

Key facts

State: Karnataka
Election types: Zilla Panchayat, Taluk Panchayat and Gram Panchayat elections
Assembly election horizon: 2028
Expected timing: Zilla and Taluk Panchayat elections are expected toward the end of the year or early next year.
Congress outreach: BK Hariprasad has launched a statewide padayatra under the banner “Bharat Jodo 2.0.”
Chief Minister's outreach: DK Shivakumar has been visiting district and taluk headquarters, highlighting guarantee schemes and hearing grievances.
Other parties preparing: The BJP and JD(S) have also begun preparations to reach voters.

thehansindia.com · 2 hrs ago