Forced resignation of Horatti, a black mark: Bommai

Bengaluru: Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has alleged that the way the Congress government acted to remove Basavaraj Horatti—who holds the distinction of being the most senior Legislative Council member in the country—from the post of Chairman does not conform to any healthy traditions.

He stated that this is an insult to the dignity of the Chairman’s chair and the Constitution, and will remain a bad precedent and a black mark in the history of the Karnataka Legislative Council.

In a press statement issued regarding this, he noted that Basavaraj Horatti has rendered exemplary service continuously for a long period of 46 years as a Legislative Council member, minister, and Chairman. He is known for rising above party lines to practice issue-based politics. However, calling him to the Chief Minister’s residence, pressuring him to resign right inside the Vidhana Soudha, and accepting and announcing his resignation within just five minutes displays the government’s ill intentions.

He reiterated that this entire process violates all healthy conventions, dishonors the Chairman’s position, and disrespects the Constitution.

Bommai added that Basavaraj Horatti’s contributions and work as Chairman will remain permanent in history. It is the public’s desire that even after his resignation, he remains active in public life and continues to guide youth and upcoming politicians with his extensive experience. The people of the state will always remain respectfully indebted to his seniority and immense experience.