Hassan Congress chief's installation disrupted by MP's supporters

The installation ceremony of newly appointed Hassan district Congress president GB Shashidhar was disrupted on Friday by supporters of Hassan MP Shreyas Patel, who objected to his name being omitted during the programme. The event was held at the District Congress Office on BM Road in Hassan. District minister KM Shivalingegowda attempted to pacify the protesting supporters, who insisted the programme should not begin until the MP arrived. The minister urged them to sit quietly and bring Patel to the event before inaugurating it. The minister eventually launched the event amid continued dissatisfaction and tension among the workers. The disruption highlights internal friction within the local Congress unit over the new appointment.