Karnataka MLA Writes To DK Shivakumar About Cabinet Minister’s BJP Links

Karnataka MLA Basavaraju V Shivaganga accused Davangere district minister SS Mallikarjun of collaborating with BJP to weaken Congress. In a letter to DK Shivakumar, he cited interference in a PWD transfer and support for BJP-backed candidates. Basavaraju requested Mallikarjun’s removal, fearing negative impacts on Congress in upcoming panchayat elections due to growing discontent.