Post resignation, Amarinder faces paucity of choices
The Hindu
Floating a new political outfit is not a viable options, say analysts
Following , the two-time Chief Minister of Punjab, made it clear that he would explore and exercise his political options at an appropriate time.
The said he would decide his future political course of action in consultation with his supporters who have stood by him for over five decades. “There is always an option, and I will use that option when the time comes…at the moment I am still in Congress,” he said after submitting his resignation.
However, political observers believe that the Congress stalwart does not stand a strong chance if he breaks away from the Congress unless he is offered a leadership role by some other political party.
Although Karnataka is considered a low leprosy endemic State, the prevalence rate in three districts — Koppal, Vijayanagara, and Ballari — continues to be higher than the national average of 0.6%. Overall, the State has recorded a prevalence rate of 0.33% in 2023–2024. January 30 is observed as National Leprosy Eradication Day.