Political Turmoil in Karnataka
In a surprising turn of events in Karnataka, Cooperation Minister and Congress leader K.N. Rajanna resigned from his position on Monday.
His resignation followed his public criticism of senior party leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of “vote theft.” According to sources, the Congress high command was displeased with Rajanna’s remarks against a top party figure and instructed the Chief Minister to remove him from the cabinet. This development has sparked a new wave of political activity in the state. Earlier, Rajanna had claimed he would not resign, stating, “I have not submitted my resignation. I will discuss with the Chief Minister and provide my clarification.” However, shortly thereafter, he submitted his resignation from the Karnataka cabinet.
Intervention from the High Command
Intervention from the High Command
Sources indicate that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah received clear instructions from the high command to remove Rajanna from the cabinet without delay. Although Rajanna initially refused to step down, reports suggest that the Chief Minister set a deadline for him to resign voluntarily by the evening, warning that failure to do so would result in his dismissal. During the assembly session on Monday, the Chief Minister held a private meeting with Rajanna, after which Rajanna submitted his resignation.
Rajanna’s Remarks
Rajanna’s Remarks
Rajanna’s comments came during an event in Tumakuru, where he criticized Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft. He questioned, “When was the voter list created? It was during Congress’s rule… Why was there no outcry then? Why were eyes closed? If I speak further, the situation may worsen. It is true that the BJP has committed wrongdoings; there is no doubt about that. But all of this happened right before our eyes. We must be more vigilant in the future.”