Bengaluru, June 5 -- Soon after Ramalinga Reddy resigned as Karnataka Minister, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday asserted that there is "no need to worry" as Ramalinga Reddy is one of the "closest friends" in the state Cabinet.

He also added that the "party will sort out the problem" as eight-time MLA Ramalinga Reddy is his "great friend".

Reddy's resignation comes just two days after he took the oath as minister. Senior Minister Reddy was given the Major and Medium Irrigation portfolio.

Speaking to reporters on Reddy's resignation as Karnataka Minister, Shivakumar said, "Nothing to worry. He is a great friend. We are the closest friends among the Cabinet. We will sort out the problem."

Shivakumar further added in Kannada that h...