&w=1200&q=75)
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Rescinds Resignation Amid Party Support
Ramalinga Reddy withdraws resignation, Surjewala slams BJP's 'shock'
Image: Asianet Newsable
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has withdrawn his resignation following discussions with Congress leaders, as confirmed by senior leader Randeep Singh Surjewala. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also stated that all issues have been resolved, dismissing rumors of instability within the party.
- 01Ramalinga Reddy initially resigned two days after joining the cabinet but has now withdrawn it.
- 02Randeep Singh Surjewala emphasized that Reddy's experience is vital to the Congress party and attributed the resignation to a misunderstanding.
- 03Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirmed that the resignation issue is settled and urged against spreading rumors.
- 04Reddy was appointed as the Minister for Major and Medium Irrigation but sought the Bengaluru development portfolio instead.
- 05Reddy clarified that his resignation was only concerning his ministerial role, not his membership in the Congress party.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy has retracted his resignation, a move that senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala attributes to productive discussions among party leaders. Surjewala emphasized Reddy's importance to the Congress party and dismissed earlier tensions as misunderstandings. Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also confirmed that the matter is resolved, urging the media to stop spreading rumors about instability within the party. Reddy had tendered his resignation just two days after being sworn in, citing aspirations for a different portfolio than the one he received. He clarified that he remains a member of the Congress party, which he has been part of for over five decades, and that his resignation was limited to his ministerial position. The situation has highlighted the BJP's attempts to exploit the scenario to undermine the Congress government in Karnataka, according to Surjewala.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The resolution of Reddy's resignation may stabilize the Congress government in Karnataka, ensuring continuity in governance.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
What do you think about Ramalinga Reddy's decision to withdraw his resignation?
Connecting to poll...
More about Congress party
&w=1200&q=75)
Karnataka CM Declares Resolution of Minister Ramalinga Reddy's Resignation Issue
Zee News • Jun 6, 2026
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Addresses Ramalinga Reddy's Resignation
Asianet Newsable • Jun 6, 2026
Political Turmoil for D K Shivakumar as Ramalinga Reddy Resigns from Cabinet
Deccan Herald • Jun 6, 2026
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.