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Karnataka MLA quits board post, says only ministry will do
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…
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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.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that legislators are selfless public servants takes another hit with this episode. Both the ruling party and the opposition love to paint defections and posturing as principled stands. Here, the MLA himself frames his resignation not as a protest against policy but as a bargaining chip for a cabinet post. The real test is whether the government calls his bluff and leaves him without a portfolio, or caves to the pressure. That outcome will tell us if ministerial posts are rewards for loyalty or tools for governance.
Source: deccanchronicle.com
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