Congress MLA resigns after Indi and Chadchan taluks not included in drought-hit list in Karnataka

Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil, MLA and Congress leader from Indi in Vijayapura district, submitted his resignation to Speaker Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil in Bengaluru on September 23, 2026. | Photo Credit: File photo Yashavant Rayagoud V. Patil, MLA and Congress leader from Indi in Vijayapura district, resigned from the membership of the Assembly in protest against Indi and Chadchan taluks not being included in the list of drought-hit areas in Karnataka.He submitted his resignation to Speaker Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil in Bengaluru on September 23.He told reporters that he was upset with the government of Karnataka failing to declare drought in the two taluks, despite several pleas.This is the second time he has resigned this year.Earlier, he had submitted his resignation on not being made a minister. He withdrew the resignation later, saying he would serve his constituency as a legislator. Published - September 23, 2026 04:19 pm IST