Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, also KPCC chief, announced that numerous workers and leaders from BJP and JD(S) are eager to switch sides and join the Congress. Shivakumar highlighted the growing interest from BJP and JD(S) members, attributing it to concerns about their political future, particularly in constituencies where Congress and JD(S) face off.
He emphasized the party’s readiness to welcome defectors, signaling potential shifts in Karnataka’s political landscape ahead of upcoming elections.