AICC observer, in-charge of Karnataka Prithviraj Chavan on Sunday announced the formal induction of former DyCM M P Prakash and his followers into the party.

Chavan said, with the entry of Prakash and his followers the party has grown in strength. “Newly-inducted leaders will get their due in the party. ” he stated.

Asked about simmering differences among leaders in the party, he agreed that some differences are there among party workers at the local level. The party leadership will strive to solve such issues, he added.

KPCC president Mallikarjun Kharge, former chief minister Dharam Singh and other senior leaders  were present.

Leaders H S Mahadev Prasad, H Ekantaiah, Sharanabasappa Darshanapur, Amaregowda Bayyapura were among who joined the party along with Prakash.