U.T. Khader Resigns as Assembly Speaker to Join Congress Cabinet
U.T. Khader quits as Assembly Speaker, set to become Minister
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U.T. Khader has resigned from his position as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and is set to be appointed as a minister in the Congress government under Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. He previously served as the Health Minister in Siddaramaiah's government and represents the Mangaluru constituency.
- 01U.T. Khader resigned from his role as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.
- 02He is expected to join the Congress cabinet as a minister.
- 03Khader represents the Mangaluru constituency as an MLA.
- 04He previously held the position of Health Minister in Siddaramaiah's government.
- 05His resignation was submitted to Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani.
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U.T. Khader has officially resigned from his role as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, paving the way for his induction as a minister in the Congress government led by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Khader, who represents the Mangaluru constituency, submitted his resignation to Deputy Speaker Rudrappa Lamani. Prior to this, he served as the Health Minister during the first term of the Siddaramaiah-led government, showcasing his significant political experience within the party.
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Khader's resignation and upcoming ministerial appointment could influence local governance and political dynamics in Mangaluru.
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