Karnataka BJP has a new leader

Bharatiya Janata Party logo. | Photo credit: File photo

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed new leaders and co-leaders for its Karnataka unit, apparently to prepare the party for the next parliamentary elections due in 2028.

The party’s national general secretary Harish Dvivedhi, who was earlier working as the in-charge of Assam, has been appointed in-charge of the party’s Karnataka unit. Mr. Dvivedihi is a former Member of Parliament who is known for his election strategies. He is expected to prepare the Karnataka BJP unit for the next assembly elections.

Mr. Dvivedhi replaces Dr. Radhamohan Das Agarwal, who till now commanded the Karnataka BJP unit. Dr. Kasam Venkanteshwaralu has been appointed co-in-charge for the state.

Published – 24 Sep 2026 10:21 IST