Karnataka Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti Resigns Amid Political Pressure

What Happened

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigned from his post after stating that the ruling Congress party had asked him to step down. Horatti said he was not informed of the exact reason for his removal, adding, "I was asked to resign, so I tendered my resignation.". The resignation clears the way for Congress, which holds strength in the Council, to install its own nominee as Chairman ahead of the upcoming legislative session.