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Kanagolu gets cabinet as CM's chief advisor

Bengaluru, June 8 (UNI) Political strategist Sunil Kanagolu, who played a key role in the Congress campaign ahead of the 2023 Assembly elections, has been appointed as Chief Adviser to Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
According to an official notification issued on Monday, Kanagolu will hold the rank and status of a Cabinet Minister.
Kanagolu, known for his election strategy work with the Congress, is expected to provide advisory support to the Chief Minister on political and governance-related matters.
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