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U.T. Khader Resigns as Assembly Speaker to Join Congress Cabinet

The Hindu•Jun 3, 20261 min

In a Nutshell

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.

Key Points

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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Full Summary

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...

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Why It Matters

Khader's resignation and upcoming ministerial appointment could influence local governance and political dynamics in Mangaluru.

Who is affected

Residents of Mangaluru and constituents represented by Khader.

What to know

Local constituents should stay informed about the changes in governance and any new initiatives from the Congress government.

FAQ

U.T. Khader is a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing the Mangaluru constituency and has previously served as the Health Minister in Karnataka.

Before resigning, U.T. Khader served as the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

U.T. Khader D.K. Shivakumar Rudrappa Lamani Congress party

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