Published: June 5, 2026 • 10:41 PM IST · Updated: June 5, 2026 • 11:38 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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A day after portfolios were allocated to Cabinet Ministers, Chief Minister D.K.
Shivakumar faced trouble from senior colleagues, as one resigned and another publicly expressed unhappiness over allocation.
Amid the discontent, the Chief Minister clarified that the decision on allocation was taken by the Congress high command and it cannot be set aside.
While miffed at not given Bengaluru Development portfolio, Ramalinga Reddy sent his resignation letter to the Chief Minister, another senior Minister K.H.
Muniyappa said unless a portfolio that befits his seniority is given, he would not take charge of the Food and Civil Supplies Department allocated to him.