# Karnataka Congress MLA seeks merger of Molakalmuru with Andhra 2026-08-16T22:26:43+00:00 | Politics | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Senior Congress MLA N.Y. Gopalakrishna has sparked controversy by suggesting that the Molakalmuru constituency in Karnataka be merged with neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. The seven-time legislator made the remarks during a visit to inspect a proposed Ambedkar Bhavan site in the constituency, expressing disappointment over what he called the government's neglect of the region. Gopalakrishna, who has not been given a ministerial post despite his long political career, said the remote constituency had not received adequate attention from senior leaders. He said, "Molakalmuru's fate remains where it has always been... if necessary, let it be merged with Andhra Pradesh or with Challekere." Political observers cited by siasat.com said the statement appears aimed at highlighting perceived neglect rather than seeking an actual territorial change. The remarks have drawn attention to the development challenges faced by Molakalmuru, a drought-prone area with poor irrigation and infrastructure. They also add to pressure on the Congress leadership, which faces questions over Cabinet representation for senior legislators. Reactions from the ruling party and Opposition are expected, with residents likely to seek concrete development assurances. ## Coverage - siasat.com This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Congress, Molakalmuru, N.Y. Gopalakrishna Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-congress-mla-seeks-merger-of-molakalmuru-with-andhra/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-congress-mla-seeks-merger-of-molakalmuru-with-andhra/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/