Bagalkot: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader says he is staying away from politics.

“I am currently switched off from politics. I am neutral now,” stated Khader during an interaction with reporters.

Speaking about his role, Khader emphasized the need to treat all MLAs equally during Assembly proceedings.

On speculations regarding changes in the Congress party’s leadership or the Chief Minister, Khader said, “I have no information about it. I am not on the political channel; my focus is only on the Speaker’s channel. Let’s see when the political channel resumes.”