Bengaluru: “You need to be kicked. You need to be kicked strongly. You are all mad.” These were the shocking words uttered by former minister Ramesh Jarakiholi, when a few reporters met him at Gokak on Thursday, seeking his quote on the ongoing political crisis in the state.

Jarakiholi, who has been upset with the media for creating hype around him resulting in him being sacked from the state cabinet, told the reporters that they are jobless.

He declined to respond to any more questions. “You spoiled me,” he shouted at the reporters and entered his house.