Bengaluru, Aug. 4 -- Karnataka Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao questioned his sudden removal from the council of ministers and highlighted his clean record and dedication to the party organisation.

Speaking to ANI, the Karnataka Congress leader expressed deep disappointment over his exclusion from the state cabinet, questioning the party leadership for not explaining the decision despite his years of loyal service.

He said, "I am more disappointed with the fact that they have not given a proper reason for why I have been excluded. I have been a minister and have had many opportunities in the Congress Party. The only thing is that they should have told me the reasons. I don't know why I have been dropped. Was I a bad performer as a mini...