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Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Resigns from Cabinet, Remains Loyal to Congress
Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy quits Cabinet, stays with Congress
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Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka Cabinet just two days after being sworn in, citing dissatisfaction with his assigned portfolio. However, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Congress party, where he has been a member for over 53 years.
- 01Ramalinga Reddy resigned from his ministerial position due to dissatisfaction with the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio.
- 02He clarified that he remains a member of the Congress party and has not resigned from it.
- 03Reddy has a long history with the Congress party, having served in previous cabinets under notable Chief Ministers.
- 04The resignation follows the recent swearing-in of the new Karnataka Cabinet led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
- 05Reddy had been hoping for the Bengaluru development portfolio instead of the one he received.
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Ramalinga Reddy, a senior Congress leader in Karnataka, resigned from his ministerial role just two days after being sworn in, citing dissatisfaction with the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio he was assigned. Reddy, who has been associated with the Congress party for over 53 years, emphasized that his resignation pertains only to his ministerial position and not his party membership. He has previously held ministerial roles under former Chief Ministers M Veerappa Moily and SM Krishna and stated that he never lobbied for a ministerial berth. His resignation comes on the heels of the recent cabinet formation led by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who took office on Wednesday. Reddy expressed disappointment as he had aspired for the Bengaluru development portfolio instead. Despite the resignation, he remains committed to the Congress party.
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Reddy's resignation could influence the dynamics within the Karnataka Cabinet and the Congress party's strategy in the state.
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