The record
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- Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti has dismissed reports that Chief Minister D.K.
- Shivakumar asked him to resign, calling them a rumour.
- He clarified that Shivakumar had phoned him only to enquire about his health while he was in hospital, and resignation was not discussed.
- Horatti said he would resign immediately if formally asked, but noted that Council chairpersons have traditionally completed their terms, and his term runs until July 2028.
- He claimed two Congress MLCs eyeing the post were behind the rumours.
What to watch next
- Whether the Congress leadership or the two MLCs Horatti named respond to his allegations
- Whether the Chief Minister's office issues any official statement on the matter
- Any moves toward a no-confidence motion against the Council Chairman, which he says has never happened in the Council's history
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- Karnataka Legislative Council leadership leadership stability reaffirmed· immediate
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