'He Is My Closest Friend, We'll Sort It Out': DK Shivakumar On Ramalinga Reddy Resignation Row

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• 'He Is My Closest Friend, We'll Sort It Out': DK Shivakumar On Ramalinga Reddy Resignation Row Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 11:48 IST Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar downplays minister Ramalinga Reddy's resignation, calls him a close friend, says party will resolve the issue through talks.
• Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar with Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy.
• (Source: X) Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday sought to defuse concerns over senior Congress leader Ramalinga Reddy’s resignation, expressing confidence that the issue would be resolved through discussions.
• Describing eight-time MLA Reddy as one of his “close friends", Shivakumar said there is “no need to worry", adding that the “party will sort out the problem" Speaking shortly after Reddy stepped down from the ministry, the chief minister added that if the resignation was over a portfolio allocation, “that was his wish." “Ramalinga Reddy is my colleague.