# Karnataka MLA quits board post, says only ministry will do 2026-08-11T01:55:57+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Byadagi MLA Basavaraj has resigned as chairman of the Karnataka Forest Development Corporation, stating he will accept no other position unless given a ministerial berth. He said he served as chairman for two-and-a-half years and wants others to have a chance, but will only stay in politics if made a minister. Shivannavar claimed former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah strongly backed his ministerial candidacy because he represents North Karnataka and has won multiple elections. He declined to name who blocked his cabinet entry, saying he would reveal details later. The MLA added that the current Chief Minister had asked him not to resign, assuring him the matter was being considered. ## Coverage - deccanchronicle.com Tags: Congress, Forest Development Corporation, Karnataka politics, ministerial berth, MLA resignation, Siddaramaiah Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-mla-quits-board-post-says-only-ministry-will-do/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/karnataka-mla-quits-board-post-says-only-ministry-will-do/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.