Date: 11 July 2026Location: Hubballi, KarnatakaThe Congress party has reportedly initiated a leadership reshuffle by encouraging the appointment of new District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents in place of several existing office-bearers.In Hubballi-Dharwad, the current DCC President is Altaf Hallur. Following the party leadership’s directive, Telangana Waqf Board Chairman Azmatullah Husaini is expected to visit Hubballi-Dharwad as an observer to assess the local political situation and gather feedback before any decision is made.According to political discussions, the names most frequently mentioned among the leading contenders include Anwar Mudhol, Shahzaman Mujahid, Rajat Ullagaddimath, and Rajshekhar Minshankai.Meanwhile, other leaders said to be in the race include Ashfaq Kumtakar, Faruk Ahmed Abbunavar, and Imtiyaz Kumtakar.The Congress high command has not made any official announcement regarding the next DCC President. Until then, political discussions and speculation continue across Hubballi-Dharwad.Who will ultimately be chosen to lead the District Congress Committee? The final decision now rests with the party leadership.