M.L. Khattar resigns as MLA of Karnal
The Hindu
Former Haryana CM M.L. Khattar resigns from State Assembly amid speculation of contesting Lok Sabha elections from Karnal.
Amid speculation that he may contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election from Karnal, former Haryana Chief Minister M.L. Khattar resigned as a member of the State Assembly on March 13.
Mr. Khattar, who represented the Karnal seat, said newly appointed Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will take care of the constituency.
He made the announcement soon after the Nayab Saini government won the trust vote in the Assembly. Mr. Saini replaced Mr. Khattar as Haryana's Chief Minister on Tuesday. "During the past nine-and-a-half years, I have served as the Leader of the House. I will serve the people of Haryana till my last breath," Mr. Khattar said.
After Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok’s prediction on Saturday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will step down in November 2025 triggered intense political discussions in the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Sunday said Mr. Siddaramaiah will continue for the full five-year term.