Karnataka Congress Resolves Cabinet Friction Over Reddy Resignation

Fifty years of party loyalty outweighed a fleeting moment of political friction this weekend as Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced the resolution of Ramalinga Reddy’s abrupt resignation. The senior leader’s departure from the newly inaugurated cabinet, which lasted only forty-eight hours, has officially been relegated to the past.

Shivakumar dismissed the surrounding rumors as baseless, framing the reconciliation as a return to collaborative governance. Reddy himself confirmed he remains committed to the Congress party, effectively silencing speculation about a potential rift. The administration is now pivoting back to its policy agenda, seeking to move past the brief internal disruption.

Home Minister Priyank Kharge signaled that any lingering grievances would be handled through private, internal party channels rather than public discourse. Meanwhile, AICC co-incharge Abhishek Dutt leveraged the moment to highlight the administration’s legislative successes, specifically pointing to the Shakti scheme. By providing free bus travel for women across the state, the party aims to anchor its reputation on tangible service delivery rather than internal cabinet maneuvering.