MLA UT Khader appointed deputy leader of Congress in Karnataka assembly

Mangaluru: All India Congress Committee on Sunday MLA U T Khader as Deputy Leader of Congress Legislative Party in Karnataka Assembly.

An order was sent by K C Venugopal, general secretary of the party. The statement said the appointment was approved by AICC President and will come into effect immediately.

UT Khader is a four-time MLA from the Ullal constituency. He has served as Minister of Health, Cabinet Minister for Urban Development and Housing in previous Congress government in the State.