Upset over Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle, actor Ambareesh resigns as MLA
June 20, 2016  13:55
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Upset over Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle, actor Ambareesh resigns as MLA.

The Congress MLA tendered his resignation to the Speaker in his chamber.

The actor-turned-politician's supporters had blocked the Bengaluru-Mysuru Highway in Mandya district following his sacking from the state Cabinet on Sunday.

Ambareesh held the housing portfolio before Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah carried out his biggest Cabinet reshuffle in three years.

According to media reports, Ambareesh's failing health was said to be the reason for the Congress to consider removing him from the Cabinet. There were also questions over his contribution as a minister in the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government. Siddaramaiah and Ambareesh had not been on good terms since the last few days.
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