Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti has withdrawn his resignation and announced that he will hold discussions with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and other legislators in the coming days.
Speaking to the media in Hubballi on Tuesday, March 25, Basavaraj Horatti revealed that he had reconsidered his decision to step down after receiving calls from several political leaders urging him to continue in his role. He also said that he had consulted with Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, ministers, and writers before making his decision. Further discussions on the matter are scheduled for March 27.
The chairperson had created a stir on March 23, when he expressed his intent to quit allegedly upset over the conduct of elected representatives in both the houses of legislature.
“The conduct in the house is upsetting. Nobody listens to the chairperson; they protest inside the house and bring play cards. I am not fit to conduct the proceedings. I have been in politics for 45 years. There is no respect in the house anymore,” he had said.
Following this, several media houses published images of a letter that was purportedly written by him to deputy chairperson Pranesh requesting that his resignation be accepted and that he be relieved of his duties by April 1.