Cabinet expansion: Discontent seems to be simmering in the Congress
Team Udayavani, Dec 22, 2018, 6:18 PM IST
Bengaluru: Sowmya Reddy (MLA), daughter of senior Congress MLA and former minister Ramalinga Reddy, expressed resentment over her father not being considered for the post, pointing out his contribution for the party’s growth in Bengaluru city.
She also declined to accept the Parliamentary Secretary post offered to her.
Another aspirant and Hirekerur MLA B C Patil is also unhappy over not being considered for any ministerial post.
His supporters even staged a protest in his constituency.
“I don’t know the reason, but I have not got (ministerial post) this time also,” he said, adding that he had believed in Siddaramaiah, who he said is also his “political guru”.
Pointing to the lack of representation to Haveri district, the actor-turned-politician said some districts like Vijayapura, that already had two ministers, have now got a third in M B Patil from the Lingayat community.
Asked about his next course of action, Patil said, “I will follow the directions of my karyakartas and work for the development of my constituency”.
Another Congress MLA B K Sangamesh from Bhadravathi, noted that he was the lone party legislator from Shivamogga district, the stronghold of BJP president B S Yeddyurappa and said Siddaramaiah had promised to make him a minister.
He said he would decide his further course of action after discussions with party workers and resign if they asked him to do so.
Hagaribommanahalli MLA Bheema Naik has hit out at the party leadership for giving chance to Parameshwar Naik and neglecting him.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
Kinnigoli: Truck carrying red stone collides with Auto-Rickshaw; driver injured
Kavoor Police arrest two notorious cattle thieves
Udupi: Unidentified body found near Bailkere’s Vidhyodaya School
MLC Ivan D’Souza defends CM Siddaramaiah’s Lokayukta appearance, criticizes BJP’s ‘Drama’ claims
Mangalore University to host Intercollegiate Women’s Kabaddi tournament at Besant College
MUST WATCH
Latest Additions
Felling of trees: What is being done to restore Delhi Ridge? SC asks DDA
Kinnigoli: Truck carrying red stone collides with Auto-Rickshaw; driver injured
UP govt to install 150,000 toilets for Maha Kumbh, set up paying guest facilities
Kavoor Police arrest two notorious cattle thieves
Udupi: Unidentified body found near Bailkere’s Vidhyodaya School
Thanks for visiting Udayavani
You seem to have an Ad Blocker on.
To continue reading, please turn it off or whitelist Udayavani.