{
  "id": 151531,
  "title": "CM calls Horatti, suggests him to resign",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/cm-calls-horatti-suggests-him-to-resign",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-04T23:52:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/cm-calls-horatti-suggests-him-to-resign/article71306595.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the day following Congress's announcement of Saleem Ahmed's selection for the position of Chairman of the Legislative Council, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar contacted incumbent Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Tuesday, recommending that he step down from his role. Mr. Horatti confirmed the Chief Minister's conversation with him, stating that Shivakumar had spoken with him around 3 p.m. He informed the Chief Minister that he would reflect on the matter and subsequently inform him of his decision. Horatti also mentioned that he would need to consult senior party leaders and experts before making a final choice.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar contacted Basavaraj Horatti.",
    "Shivakumar suggested Horatti to resign from his role.",
    "Horatti agreed to reflect and inform the Chief Minister of his decision."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Chief Minister's call to Horatti signals a shift in the state's power dynamics, positioning the party's new selection as the likely next Chairman of the Legislative Council.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}