Allamprabhu Patil, a seasoned Congress MLA in Karnataka, has expressed his desire to be appointed to the state cabinet, citing his extensive political experience spanning five decades. In a statement, he urged party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Rahul Gandhi, to consider his long-standing commitment to the party and his contributions to development in backward districts. Patil emphasized the necessity for representation from these regions, asserting that past initiatives he led, such as the establishment of the Togari board, demonstrate his capability for a ministerial role. Concurrently, a Congress Legislative Party (CLP) meeting is scheduled for 4 PM to elect a new leader following the resignation of Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister. The meeting will include senior Congress leaders and aims to finalize leadership decisions in consultation with the party's high command. This transition comes after Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation and dissolved the Council of Ministers.