Upset over Congress leaders' statements, Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy threatens to quit

After receiving a show-cause notice, Congress MLA Somashekhar apologises for his statement critical of the coalition government.

Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy, angry over a slew of statements critical of the coalition government by Congress legislators perceived to be close to former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, threatened to resign on Monday afternoon.

“I don't want to stick onto the chair. Am ready to resign today itself. We never went to anybody seeking power. The Congress came to us to form the government. Deputy Chief Minister and myself are working together with co-ordination. But we need the support of MLAs as well,” he told reporters in Bengaluru.

The Chief Minister’s statement is seen as a stern warning to the Congress to rein in its leaders who have been giving statements against the government.

Courtesy : The Hindu