Kalaburagi, Feb. 2 -- Congress MLA BR Patil has resigned from his position as Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political advisor.

Patil told ANI on Sunday that he tendered his resignation a day before yesterday, i.e. Friday, adding that he cannot yet reveal the reasons for the resignation publicly.

"I resigned the day before yesterday. I have written a detailed letter to the Chief Minister. I will speak with him if he calls me," Patil said.

"There are several reasons, but I cannot reveal them publically. I have not spoken with the CM so far. I won't withdraw my resignation," he added.

Patil, a seasoned politician, has been elected as an MLA from Aland constituency in Kalaburagi district several times, representing various polit...