MN Rajendra Kumar regrets removal of K N Rajanna as Cooperation Minister

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Aug 17, 2025: Dr. M.N. Rajendra Kumar, President of the Karnataka State Cooperative Marketing Federation and the Dakshina Kannada District Central Cooperative Bank, has expressed disappointment over the removal of senior cooperative leader K.N. Rajanna from the post of Cooperation Minister.

Recalling his 28-year association with Rajanna, Dr. Rajendra Kumar said the former minister had in-depth knowledge of the cooperative sector from the grassroots and always prioritised village-level cooperative societies. “His efforts gave the cooperative movement in the state a strong foundation and contributed to its growth. His removal has come as a setback to the sector,” he remarked.

He added that Rajanna’s dedicated service was still much needed for the state. “His exit from the Cooperation Ministry is truly unfortunate,” he said.