Veteran Congress leader Veerappa Moily announces retirement from electoral politics after a long and illustrious career

Veteran Congress Leader Veerappa Moily Retires from Electoral Politics

Bengaluru, April 8: Veerappa Moily, the veteran Congress leader, former Union Minister, and former Karnataka Chief Minister, has announced his retirement from electoral politics at the age of 84. Moily, who was reportedly eyeing the ticket for the Chikkaballapur Lok Sabha Seat, stated, “This is the end of my electoral politics. It’s finished at this stage.”

Despite his aspirations, the party decided to allocate the seat to Youth Congress leader Raksha Ramaiah. Moily clarified, “I had made it clear to the party high command. There is no question of disappointment.” Expressing his willingness to serve outside Parliament, Moily urged his supporters to back Raksha Ramaiah for victory.

Moily, who served as the Chief Minister from 1992 to 1994, held key portfolios in the UPA government led by PM Manmohan Singh. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening the roots of the country through the Congress party, stating, “The Congress can only ensure this.” Known for his contributions to education, Moily pioneered the Common Entrance Test (CET) to aid students from underprivileged backgrounds.

As a prolific writer, Moily penned the epic ‘Sri Ramayana Mahanveshanam’ in Kannada, which has been translated into Hindi and English. Despite his vast experience in politics and government, Moily expressed that he does not expect any posts or designation from the party in the future. He affirmed his dedication to the Congress cause and serving the nation.