Bengaluru, June 5 -- Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy on Friday resigned from the state Cabinet just two days after taking oath as minister, while asserting that he "continues to remain in the Congress party" after more than five decades of association.

Addressing a press conference, Reddy clarified that his decision was limited to his ministerial role and not his party membership, asserting that he has "not resigned" from the party.

"I am still in the Congress party; I have not resigned from the party. I have been in the Congress party for the past 53 years. I have handled several responsibilities within the party," Reddy said while showing his resignation letter to the media.

He further recalled his earlier ministerial stints under...