Bengaluru, June 4 -- Less than 24 hours after DK Shivakumar became Karnataka Chief Minister, reports have emerged that his Cabinet faces the possible resignation of senior Congress leader R Ramalinga Reddy.

Reports suggest that he might consider resignation if he is not allotted the Bengaluru Urban Development Department.

According to political sources, Reddy has reportedly been asked to take charge of the Water Resources Department. He publicly voiced his displeasure on Thursday, June 4, saying he was interested only in the Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio and would not wish to continue in the ministry without it, triggering intense speculation.

The Bengaluru Urban Development portfolio is expected to go to Krishna Byre Gowda.

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