Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy resigns from Cabinet over portfolio allocation

Key points

• In a significant development within hours of the Cabinet portfolio allocation, senior Congress leader and eight-time MLA Ramalinga Reddy resigned from the Karnataka cabinet on Friday (June 5, 2026), expressing strong displeasure over the department assigned to him.
• Reddy, who was allocated the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio late on Thursday (June 4, 2026) night, had reportedly been expecting the Bengaluru Development portfolio.
• The veteran leader, widely regarded as the “face of the Congress” in Bengaluru, publicly voiced his disappointment shortly after tendering his resignation.
• Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Reddy said that he could not continue in office against his conscience and I cannot tolerate humiliation.
• “I have resigned from the Cabinet post today.