Ramalinga Reddy, a senior minister in Karnataka, resigned from his position just two days after the formation of the new cabinet led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. His resignation stems from dissatisfaction over not receiving the Greater Bengaluru Development portfolio, which he claimed was promised to him. Instead, he was assigned the water resources portfolio. Reddy, a veteran Congress leader representing BTM Layout, expressed his discontent after the cabinet's portfolio allocations were announced, noting that he had previously been given the transport department. The desired portfolio went to Krishna Byre Gowda, who will now oversee the Greater Bengaluru Authority and the Bangalore Metro. Reddy stated he could not act against his conscience, although he will remain an MLA and continue his affiliation with the Congress party. The Chief Minister acknowledged Reddy's significance to the party and expressed his intention to discuss the matter with him. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within the Karnataka Congress government regarding ministerial assignments.