Sun Feb 23 16:40:59 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Home Minister’s Resignation Offer Sparks Political Firestorm

**Bengaluru, February 23, 2025** – Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara’s unexpected offer to resign during a meeting with party workers on Saturday has ignited a political firestorm within the Congress party. The incident, which occurred in his Koratagere constituency, saw the Minister stating he would resign if his constituents requested it, a statement quickly met with overwhelming opposition from the crowd. One attendee even urged him to become Chief Minister.

While Parameshwara has yet to clarify the context behind his offer, the incident comes amid intense internal power struggles within the Congress over the potential change of both the Chief Minister and the KPCC president. Sources suggest the Minister is unhappy with the high command’s decision to halt a planned convention of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe leaders.

The BJP wasted no time in capitalizing on the situation. State president B.Y. Vijayendra called the offer “stupid,” emphasizing the government’s mandate to maintain law and order. MLC C.T. Ravi added that the people, not the high command, ultimately determine a leader’s fate.

However, Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa sought to downplay the controversy surrounding the cancelled convention. He stated there were no party objections to such events, citing the importance of addressing Dalit concerns and referencing B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy of activism. He added that while conferences are common, better coordination and consultation with the party high command is needed for future events. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and power plays within the Karnataka Congress.

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