Published: June 5, 2026 • 10:28 AM IST · Updated: June 5, 2026 • 9:23 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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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.