Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy Resigns Over Portfolio Dispute

Ramalinga Reddy Karnataka resignation portfolio dispute Bangalore development account K.H. Muniyappa

Senior Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy announced his resignation from the state cabinet, saying he could not continue after the promised Bangalore development portfolio was not granted. He accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of failing to allocate the “city‑development account” that had been promised to him, stating it was a matter of conscience.

The resignation follows a dispute with Food Minister K.H. Muniyappa and broader internal tensions within the Congress party, with some leaders urging a reshuffle that would give Muniyappa a deputy chief minister role. Reddy said he will remain a Congress legislator and continue his work as an elected representative, while warning that improper portfolio allocation could hurt the party’s prospects in the 2028 state elections.

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