Poll guarantees causing grant shortage: BR Patil

A day after Aland Congress MLA BR Patil resigned from his position as political adviser to chief minister Siddaramaiah, the leader on Sunday alleged that, like other MLAs, he was not receiving grants due to the pre-poll guarantee schemes.

- HT Correspondent

BENGALURU:

On Saturday, Patil resigned from the post citing dissatisfaction with both government decisions and his role within the administration. Patil's resignation, which was submitted to the chief minister's office in Bengaluru on Friday, comes after months of tension and public displays of discontent.

Patil, who was appointed to the advisory role in December 2024, announced that he submitted his resignation on Friday. "I resigned the day before yesterday (Friday). I have written a detailed letter to the chief minister. I will speak with him if he calls me," Patil said on Sunday.

Although he did not disclose specifics, he emphasised that the reasons behind his resignation were complex. "There are several reasons, but I cannot reveal them publicly," he added. He also made it clear that his decision was final, stating, "I won't withdraw my resignation."

He said he had written letters to Siddaramaiah twice. "But he too is under pressure due to the Muda scam and state budget preparation but I told him that I will be with him like an intimate friend till the end," he added.