<h1>MLA Resigns as Chief Minister's Political Advisor Over Funding Issues Linked to Pre-Poll Guarantee Schemes</h1> A Karnataka MLA resigned as the Chief Minister's political advisor, citing a shortage of grants due to the implementation of pre-poll guarantee schemes. The MLA, who had held the advisor position since December 2023, expressed dissatisfaction with the inability to secure funds for his constituency, a problem shared by other MLAs. He clarified that his resignation was not a tactic for securing a larger role and announced he would not seek election again. His decision was also influenced by concerns over the office of profit issue, which had been resolved before his resignation.