BJP Criticizes Congress After Ramalinga Reddy's Resignation Over Portfolio Dispute
'Not a day without infighting in Congress, more wickets will fall': BJP as Ramalinga Reddy quits over portfolio row

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Following Ramalinga Reddy's resignation from the Karnataka Cabinet, BJP leaders criticized the Congress government, suggesting internal conflicts will lead to more departures. They claim the situation indicates a potential for early elections due to ongoing infighting over ministerial positions.
- 01Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka Cabinet, prompting criticism from the BJP.
- 02BJP's R Ashoka remarked that Congress faces continuous infighting, leading to more resignations.
- 03Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar acknowledged he promised Reddy the Bengaluru Development portfolio.
- 04BJP leaders warned that the Congress government may collapse soon due to corruption and internal strife.
- 05The resignation is seen as a sign that Karnataka might head towards midterm elections.
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In a recent development, Ramalinga Reddy's resignation from the Karnataka Cabinet has drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). R Ashoka, the Leader of the Opposition, mocked the Congress government, stating that it is impossible for a day to pass without infighting, and predicted that "more wickets will fall". He highlighted that Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had previously promised Reddy the Bengaluru Development portfolio, suggesting that Reddy's demand for it was justified given his experience. Ashoka accused Shivakumar of breaking promises, referencing an earlier commitment to make Satish Jarkiholi the party president. BJP state president BY Vijayendra echoed these sentiments, warning that the Congress government, plagued by corruption and competition for power, is on the brink of collapse. He asserted that Reddy's resignation signals a likely shift towards midterm elections in Karnataka, as the party's internal conflicts escalate over ministerial roles and portfolios.
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The ongoing political instability in Karnataka could lead to significant changes in governance and potential early elections.
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