On Friday (June 5), Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy announced his resignation from the state Cabinet, stating he could not continue after being denied the Bengaluru development portfolio, which he asserted had been promised to him.
In Bengaluru, Reddy mentioned that while he was stepping down as minister, he would remain an MLA and continue with the Congress party.
“I cannot act against my conscience, so I am resigning as minister,” Reddy stated.
His resignation follows the announcement made the previous day by Chief Minister DK Shivakumar regarding the allocation of portfolios in the newly expanded Cabinet.
Reddy expressed his disappointment over the Thursday announcement, highlighting that he had been assured the Bengaluru development portfolio.
According to the distribution of portfolios, Krishna Byre Gowda was assigned the Bengaluru Urban Development department under the Greater Bengaluru Authority, while Reddy received the Water Resources portfolio.
Reddy, who represents the BTM Layout constituency in Bengaluru, confirmed that he would remain with the Congress and continue serving as a legislator.
Other portfolios
Shivakumar retained the Finance and Personnel & Administrative Reforms departments. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara was assigned Revenue, along with Youth Empowerment and Sports, while Priyank Kharge was designated Home and kept Information Technology and Biotechnology.
In other allocations, KJ George held onto Energy and was additionally given Tourism responsibilities, MB Patil continued overseeing Large and Medium Industries, Satish Jarkiholi remained with Public Works, KH Muniyappa continued with Food and Civil Supplies, and Sharan Prakash Patil retained Medical Education.
Bairathi Suresh was allocated Transport, UT Khader was given Health, Yathindra Siddaramaiah took on Urban Development, and Eshwar Khandre was entrusted with Rural Development.
First Published: Jun 5, 2026 10:15 AM IST
