Cong MLA defends budget criticism, faces expulsion calls from party leaders

• Ruling Congress MLA H A Iqbal Hussain defended his criticism of the state budget, citing loyalty to his Ramanagara constituents.
• Hussain stated no provisions were made for his constituency despite repeated appeals to CM Siddaramaiah, leading to issues like Bakshi Kere lake flooding.
• Party workers and MLA Belur Gopalakrishna called for Hussain's expulsion, labeling his comments "anti-party activities."
• Deputy CM D K Shivakumar countered, stating Ramanagara district received budget allocations for a court building and other facilities.
• Home Minister G Parameshwara warned against exceeding party limits, hinting at potential ticket denial or Screening Committee inquiry for such statements.