Truth behind resignation of Minister N. Mahesh?
Bengaluru, October 11: The sudden resignation of Primary and Secondary Education Minister N. Mahesh in the Congress-JDS and BSP coalition government has raised the eyebrows of many and triggered a debate in the political circle.
In his press conference, he said that ‘I have given resignation to my position because of my personal reasons’. But his sudden decision has created various doubts in the state politics.
At a time when the selection of candidates for the by-elections to three Lok Sabha and two Assembly constituencies has become a hard nut to crack for the Congress-JDS coalition and the BJP, the resignation of Mahesh has again created a debate on the fate of the coalition government in the state. It is said that Mahesh took a sudden decision due to his differences with Chamarajanagar district Minister Puttaranga Shetty. However, Mahesh clarified that “I have a cordial relationship with him and he is a good person”.
Direction from BSP supremo
It is said that Mahesh has submitted his resignation following a direction from BSP chief Mayawati. In an interview last month, Mahesh had reportedly said that it was because of him, the BSP was existed in Karnataka. But the BSP local leaders have brought this to their party chief who in turn asked Mahesh to tender his resignation immediately. It is also said that she has also spoken to Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy over phone to accept his resignation.
Meanwhile, sources said that the BSP local leaders have complained against the inaction of N. Mahesh in strengthening the party in Karnataka after he became the minister. But the truth behind his resignation is not yet ascertained.
Sources also said that just before one hour of resignation of Mahesh, BSP workers in Chamarajanagar district have protested against cornering the minister in Dasara celebration.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
