Is portfolio dispute the real reason behind resignation of minister just 2 days after taking oath? Is D.K. Did Shivkumar make any big promise regarding Bengaluru Development Department and then took a U-turn? This crisis emerged in Congress in the presence of Rahul Gandhi? Despite 53 years of loyalty, R. Why did Ramalinga Reddy say – “I have been insulted again and again”?
Bengaluru: There has been such an earthquake in the political corridors of Karnataka which has stunned the entire Congress high command. Just two days ago, the new cabinet had taken charge of the state with a smile, but by Friday morning, the dissatisfaction hidden behind that smile came out in the form of a big political drama. Senior Congress leader and senior minister R. Ramalinga Reddy has put the entire government in the dock by resigning from his post just two days after taking oath as minister. This resignation has come at a time when top Congress leader Rahul Gandhi himself is present in Bengaluru city, due to which the suspense of this entire incident has deepened.
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That two and a half year old ‘secret’ promise and D.K. Shivakumar’s ‘U-turn’!
After all, why did this most experienced face of the cabinet suddenly take such a big and suicidal step? The layers of this suspense were revealed when Reddy directly addressed the newly appointed Chief Minister D.K. Many serious allegations were made against Shivkumar one after the other. Reddy claims that in the year 2023, when talks were going on to form the government in the state, a big and secret agreement was signed with him behind the scenes. Under the agreement, it was promised that when D.K. While Shivakumar will take over as the Chief Minister, Ramalinga Reddy will be handed over the ‘Bengaluru Development Department’ which is considered the most influential. But the list of department allocation that came out made Reddy lose his ground. Reddy alleges that Chief Minister Shivakumar has taken a clear ‘U-turn’ from his old assurance.
‘Can’t tolerate it anymore…’: Insult behind closed doors comes to the streets!
The internal tussle going on within the Congress regarding departmental allocation has now been completely exposed. Ramalinga Reddy’s pain and anger were clearly visible while speaking to the media. He said in a very serious and emotional tone: “I have been humiliated again and again in this government. I have always worked in the interest of the party, but now this humiliation has become beyond my tolerance.
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“I’m not angry, just disappointed”
I cannot work against my conscience.” However, maintaining the suspense in this entire political drama, Reddy further said, “I am not angry, just disappointed.” He also made it clear that he will not personally meet the Chief Minister and submit his resignation, but will send it directly to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) through his personal secretary, which shows how extreme the bitterness has reached between the two leaders.
Test of 53 years of loyalty: Is the ‘Wall of Bengaluru’ going to break?
This resignation has created a big problem not only for the Chief Minister but also for the entire Congress leadership. Ramalinga Reddy is no ordinary leader; He has been a loyal soldier of Congress for the last 53 years and is considered to have a strong hold in the Bengaluru region.
Will Ramalingam leave the party?
Putting an end to speculations about leaving the party, Reddy clarified, “I will remain a Congress MLA and will remain in the Congress.” But political pundits believe that this step of Reddy can also give vent to other disgruntled ministers of the cabinet. This rebellion, which took place in the presence of Rahul Gandhi, has also given the opposition a big opportunity to attack the government. Is D.K. Will Shivkumar be able to convince his ‘good friend’ and senior colleague, or will this spark in the Karnataka cabinet turn into a big political firestorm in the coming days? The eyes of the entire country are now fixed on the next developments in Bengaluru.