Archive · 20 Jul 2026
K'taka MLA Apologizes to Shobha Karandlaje
A Congress MLA named H.C. Balakrishna said sorry to a Union Minister named Shobha Karandlaje.
He had said something that hurt her feelings.
He used a word 'Yajman' which people thought was not nice.
He said he was talking about her political background and not trying to be mean.
Another Union Minister, Pralhad Joshi, criticized the Congress party for not respecting women.
Balakrishna said he respects Karandlaje and is sorry if his words hurt anyone.
The argument started because of a big project near Bengaluru that many people are against.
Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna apologized to Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje for controversial remarks.
Balakrishna used the term 'Yajman' which was interpreted as disrespectful to Karandlaje.
The remarks were made in the context of the Bidadi Township Project near Bengaluru.
Balakrishna clarified that he was referring to former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa's role in Karandlaje's political career.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticized the Congress party for disrespecting women in public life.
- Who
- Congress MLA H.C. Balakrishna and Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje
- What
- Balakrishna apologized for controversial remarks about Karandlaje
- When
- Monday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To express regret for remarks interpreted as disrespectful to Karandlaje
- MLA Name
- H.C. Balakrishna
- Union Minister
- Shobha Karandlaje
- Political Party
- Congress
- Controversial Term
- Yajman
- Project
- Bidadi Township Project
- Former Chief Minister
- B.S. Yediyurappa
- Union Minister's Critic
- Pralhad Joshi