Karnataka Congress MLA threatens to resign from Assembly over delays in public works

Belagavi

Bharamgouda Alagouda Kage, the ruling Congress MLA from Kagwad, on Monday threatened to resign from the Karnataka Assembly, alleging "administrative collapse" in the state.

Speaking to reporters in Belagavi, Kage expressed frustration over delays in development work in his constituency.

"The administration in the entire state has collapsed. I am hurt. I am seriously considering resigning. It won’t be surprising if I meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the next two days and submit my resignation," alleged Kage. He claimed that no development work has taken place in Kagwad for the past two years.

Supporting fellow Congress MLA BR Patil from Aland, Kage echoed concerns about corruption and stagnation in public works.

"I stand with BR Patil. Whatever he said is true. It’s been two years since any groundbreaking ceremony was held in our constituency," he added.

Kage pointed out that although Siddaramaiah had earlier announced projects worth Rs 25 crore under special grants including Rs 12 crore for road works and Rs 13 crore for community buildings, the work orders have not yet been issued. When asked about the delay, he said, I am equally puzzled.

BR Patil had earlier alleged corruption in a government housing scheme, claiming that money was being collected from beneficiaries. However, Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan categorically denied Patil's allegations.