Surjewala to hold meeting in Hubballi
The Hindu
Madhu Bangarappa to join Congress on July 30
An organisational meeting of leaders and party office bearers of 10 districts will be held in Hubballi on July 30 under the chairmanship of the Congress’ State-in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala. Addressing presspersons here on Wednesday, KPCC working president Saleem Ahmed said that around 250 leaders and office-bearers will participate in the meeting. in which JD(S) leader and former MLA Madhu Bangarappa will join the Congress. Mr. Saleem Ahmed said that on July 30, various sessions will be held starting from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Along with Mr. Surjewala, KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar, Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah, Leader of Opposition in Legislative Council S.R. Patil, and other senior leaders will participate.Chambers for new Ministers being spruced up at Andhra Pradesh Secretariat. Arrangements are also being made for the swearing-in ceremony of Chandrababu Naidu as Chief Minister. Authorities are also making arrangements for the conduct of the Legislative Assembly session to enable the MLAs-elect to take oath.
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