Is MP Ananth Kumar Hegde quitting politics? No, says his secretary Speculation was rife after Hegde, known for his ‘controversial’ statements and tweets, kept himself away from meeting the people of his constituency over the last couple of weeks. Share Via Email | A+A A- By Express News Service KARWAR: Putting rumours of MP Ananth Kumar Hegde retiring from politics to rest, his personal secretary said the BJP leader has been advised complete rest after a knee surgery. Speculation was rife after Hegde, known for his ‘controversial’ statements and tweets, kept himself away from meeting the people of his constituency over the last couple of weeks.