Post cabinet rejig, ex-minister indicates he would quit as

Miffed with the Congress leadership over being dropped from the ministry, Ramesh Jarkiholi Monday indicated his plans to quit as party MLA and said he would make his decision public in four days.

A purported conversation involving Ramesh Jarkiholi was aired by local TV channels Sunday where he can be heard speaking about his plans to quit as a Congress MLA, which had fuelled speculation about him defecting to the BJP.

"Did you see TV yesterday, I'm committed to it. when,why- all those things I will discuss (with supporters) anddecide.I won't speak much...

whatever you heard about my phone conversation, I'm committed to it," Jarkiholi told reporters here.

The congress leader said he will take a decision.

"Give me four days time.I will inform the people of the state about my decision. I have many things to discuss with you (media)," he said.

A purported conversation involving Ramesh Jarkiholi was aired by local TV channels on Sunday where he can be heard speaking about his plans to quit as a Congress MLA, which hadfuelled speculation about him defecting to the BJP.

Jarkiholi said he will not be meeting any party leaders.

Asked how many MLAs are with him, he questioned the mediapersons, saying "why should I tell you, I need nottell anything to you..don't ask me."
Speaking to reporters at Kalburgi, he said Jarkiholibrothers have worked for the Congress party, adding, "according to my information; he will not quit the party."
Reacting to reports about Reddy blaming him and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda for his non-induction into the cabinet, deputy chief minister GParameshwara said "We are not responsible for it."