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Karnataka Congress Switches Deputy Speaker Candidate to Appease OBC Community
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:04 AM
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The Karnataka Congress party has changed its candidate for the deputy speaker post, a move aimed at placating the OBC community.
The Karnataka Congress has announced a change in its candidate for the deputy speaker position in the state assembly.
The decision comes after internal discussions aimed at addressing concerns raised by the OBC community regarding representation.
Party officials say the new candidate is expected to strengthen the party’s appeal among OBC voters ahead of upcoming elections.
The decision comes after internal discussions aimed at addressing concerns raised by the OBC community regarding representation.
Party officials say the new candidate is expected to strengthen the party’s appeal among OBC voters ahead of upcoming elections.