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Congress Pick Sparks Chief Minister's Call for Resignation
On Tuesday, a day after Congress announced Saleem Ahmed as the new Chairman of the Legislative Council, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar suggested incumbent Chairman Basavaraj Horatti resign in a phone call around 3 p.m. Mr. Horatti said he would ponder over it and consult party leaders before deciding. Published August 5, 2026.
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5 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Congress Pick Sparks Chief Minister's Call for Resignation
7 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Basavaraj Horatti resigned as Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson to make way for Saleem Ahmed, who will be officially appointed on August 14.
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