Mangaluru: Harish Kumar has been elected as the president of Daskhina Kannada Congress Committee.

Outgoing president of Daskhina Kannada Congress Committee and District In-charge Minister B Ramanath Rai made the announcement in this regard here on June 27.

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President Dr. G Parameshwar issued the appointment order to this effect.

Senior Congress leader Ibrahim Kodijal was serving as the interim president of Daskhina Kannada Congress Committee President.