Senior Karnataka MLA criticizes Congress cabinet expansion

Jayachandra, a six-term MLA whose political career spans 49 years, claims his constituents are pressuring him to resign due to their dissatisfaction with the government's direction. He argues that the leadership has failed to leverage his extensive experience, noting that he has served through four generations of the Gandhi family. "It doesn't look like a Congress government; it looks like an all-party government," he stated, questioning the criteria used for cabinet selection.

Beyond internal party politics, the senior leader pointed to the administration's struggle to manage pressing regional challenges, including the ongoing Cauvery water dispute and severe drought conditions. He criticized the frequent shuffling of ministerial positions as a sign of instability, suggesting that such erratic changes leave the public with the impression that governance is subject to the "whims and fancies" of individuals rather than a structured administrative strategy. These comments reflect a broader unease within the Karnataka Congress regarding the current state of leadership and ministerial representation.