Following a dramatic incident in the Karnataka Legislature, where Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot refused to read the state government’s speech and left after a brief statement, Leader of Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Narayanaswamy, speaking at Vidhana Soudha, criticized the Chief Minister for the chaos in the House during the Governor’s presence.
Narayanaswamy accused the Congress of bringing ‘hooliganism’ from the streets into the Legislature, condemning the behavior of members who approached the Governor during his address. He emphasized the need for Siddaramaiah to step down immediately, holding him responsible for the situation.
The Opposition leader stressed the importance of respecting the Governor’s role in the legislative process, highlighting the need for decorum and adherence to constitutional norms. He criticized the government for allegedly provoking a confrontation with the Centre and commended the Governor’s actions in upholding the federal system.
Referring to constitutional obligations, Narayanaswamy emphasized the need for the Chief Minister to show respect to the Governor during official proceedings. He criticized the government’s speech for its confrontational tone towards the Centre, calling it unconstitutional and provocative.
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in response to the Governor’s actions, highlighted the constitutional mandate for the Governor to read the speech prepared by the Cabinet. He criticized the Governor’s deviation from this practice as a violation of the Constitution and a disrespect to the legislative body.
