Cong party should make sure that seniors don't quit party: Ramalinga Reddy

Bengaluru: Former Home Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Tuesday said that though he was promised a cabinet berth, nothing has been done about it.

In a Twitter post, Reddy speaking out against the likely induction of independent legislators in the cabinet he said “If Congress needs to face tough questions in the coming days, it needs to take care of its seniors who have been sidelined in both party and government. Seniors should be given priority and for this seniors should come together and discuss.”

“Party should also make sure that seniors don’t quit the party. If this continues, it’s difficult for seniors to continue in the party. Party leaders should concentrate on getting rid of the imbalance in the party and the government. Ministers who didn’t do well in the election should be given party work and seniors should be taken into the cabinet,” he added.

Reddy’s comment comes as talks on expanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy’s cabinet is on and reports suggest two Independent MLAs may get placed in the ranks.

Following Ramalinga Reddy’s post, his supporters have gathered in large numbers at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office in Bengaluru demanding a Cabinet berth to Reddy in the state coalition government. The protest is led by senior Congress leader and former mayor N Manjunath Reddy, Gurappan Palya corporator Rizwan Nawab and others.

Speaking on the issue Rizwan said “It was Reddy’s plan that ensured the Congress come to power in one of the richest corporations in Karnataka. With his diplomatic skills and vision, he could take even the opposition into confidence and work for Bengaluru development.”