{
  "id": 4429232,
  "title": "Basavaraj Horatti says CM forced him to quit chair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/basavaraj-horatti-says-cm-forced-him-to-quit-chair",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:24:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/basavaraj-horatti-says-cm-forced-him-to-quit-chair/article71407633.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BJP Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Basavaraj Horatti revealed that Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar compelled him to resign from his post as Chairman of the Legislative Council. Horatti claimed he endured harassment and humiliation, expressing deep sadness over the situation in Gadag on Sunday. According to Horatti, the Chief Minister personally visited his residence and even spent over an hour at the chairman's office demanding his resignation. Additionally, Horatti alleged that Shivakumar and other officials exerted immense pressure on him to quit his position before the end of his term.",
  "summary": "I was humiliated, says the former Chairman of the Legislative Council",
  "key_points": [
    "BJP MLC Basavaraj Horatti resigned under pressure.",
    "Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar demanded his resignation.",
    "Horatti alleged harassment and humiliation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}