KN Rajanna, a senior Congress MLA recently dropped from the Karnataka cabinet, plans to meet with party leaders in Delhi to address perceived misconceptions about him. His removal followed critical remarks regarding alleged electoral roll lapses during the party's governance. Despite the controversy, Rajanna pledged his commitment to the party and supported Rahul Gandhi's "vote theft" claims.
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