Chitradurga, Aug. 16 -- Senior Congress legislator N.Y. Gopalakrishna has sparked controversy by suggesting that Molakalmuru constituency be handed over to neighbouring Andhra Pradesh, expressing disappointment over what he described as the government's neglect of the region.

The seven-time MLA made the remarks during a recent visit to inspect the proposed Ambedkar Bhavan site in Molakalmuru. He complained that the constituency, situated in a remote corner of Karnataka, had failed to receive adequate attention from senior political leaders.

"Molakalmuru's fate remains where it has always been. The constituency is not seeing the development it deserves. If necessary, let it be merged with Andhra Pradesh or with Challekere," Gopalakrishna...