{
  "id": 7097970,
  "title": "After Former BJP MLA Joins Congress, DK Shivakumar Says ‘A Lot Of BJP Leaders’ In Talks - Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/after-former-bjp-mla-joins-congress-dk-shivakumar-says-a-lot-of-bjp",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-13T10:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/after-former-bjp-mla-joins-congress-dk-shivakumar-says-a-lot-of-bjp-leaders-in-talks-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Bengaluru, Karnataka: Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Sunday that several BJP leaders, including those at the national level, were engaged in discussions with the Congress, hinting at possible future additions to the party. The statement followed the formal joining of former BJP MLA N L Narendra Babu at an event held at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) headquarters in Bengaluru. CM DK Shivakumar stated, \"A lot of BJP leaders and central leaders are on the way. They are discussing with me, my party President, and various leaders.\" He authorized district ministers and party office-bearers to compile a list of individuals interested in joining the Congress. Shivakumar emphasized that the Congress had previously welcomed numerous leaders in various capacities and would continue to do so. He highlighted that the younger generation was increasingly drawn to the Congress, contrasting it with the BJP's 13-year tenure in power.",
  "summary": "Bengaluru : Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday said several BJP leaders, including those from the Centre, were in talks with the Congress and indicated that more leaders could join the party in the coming days. Shivakumar’s remarks came after former BJP MLA N L Narendra Babu joined the Congress at an event held at the KPCC office in Bengaluru. #WATCH | Bengaluru, Karnataka: On BJP…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}