🔥 Trending Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Candidate Finalized: CM Siddaramaiah's De

The latest update regarding the Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman position is that Basavaraj Horatti has resigned, clearing the way for senior Congress leader Saleem Ahmed to take over the role ¹²⁴⁷.

Background of the Resignation

Basavaraj Horatti, who was the Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, submitted his resignation on Friday, August 9, 2026 ¹²⁹. This move came after significant pressure from the Congress party, which had reportedly prepared a no-confidence motion against him ⁷. Horatti himself has alleged that he did not step down voluntarily and that the Congress forced his resignation to facilitate Ahmed's appointment ⁵.

Saleem Ahmed's Candidacy

Saleem Ahmed, a senior Congress MLC (Member of Legislative Council) and Chief Whip, has been nominated by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) as the candidate for the Chairman's post ²³⁶. This nomination follows Ahmed missing out on a ministerial berth during a recent cabinet expansion ²¹⁰. He is expected to be officially anointed as Chairperson on August 14, 2026 ¹.

Political Context

The resignation and subsequent nomination are part of broader political developments in Karnataka. The Congress party's move to install its own candidate as Chairman is seen as an effort to consolidate its position within the state's bicameral legislature ⁴. The Karnataka Legislative Council is the upper house of the state legislature, and the Chairman holds a cabinet-rank position ²⁸. The change in leadership is expected to ease pressure on Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar ⁴.