“My Demand To Be Decided In Future By CM”: Congress MLA Reddy
“We met at a hotel to discuss the matter of Bengaluru Development portfolio”: Ramalinga Reddy
BENGALURU: Karnataka in charge of party affairs and general secretary of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Randeep Singh Surjewala on Saturday stated “Ramalinga Reddy has withdrawn his resignation” and attributed the resignation of Reddy to “some misunderstanding.” Surjewala assured Reddy shall continue as a loyal soldier and a Minister.
Surjewala along with former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and president of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) B.K. Hariprasad held discussions with miffed Ramalinga Reddy to convince him to withdraw his resignation which was tendered on Friday. Reddy was unhappy over Water Resources portfolio allocation to him by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and recalled an assurance by D.K. Shivakumar to allocate Bengaluru Development portfolio after he became Chief Minister.
While, disgruntled Ramalinga Reddy stated “It could be understood that the matter has been resolved.” He stated he left the matter of allocation of Bengaluru Development portfolio party leaders and Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. Reddy said his demand would be decided in future.
Confirming that he held a one-to-one discussion with Shivakumar, Reddy said “We met at a hotel to discuss the matter of Bengaluru Development portfolio.” Reddy said Shivakumar refused to accept his resignation and stated “What does it mean when my resignation has not been accepted. It means it is rejected.”
“What should I do when my resignation has not been accepted by the Chief Minister,” Reddy said and stated party leaders such as H.K. Patil and former Chief Minister Veerappa Moily asked to reconsider my decision.
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar told reporters Reddy resignation issue has been resolved and sought his continuance for remaining two years tenure of the State Government.
