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Karnataka Governor Sparks Controversy by Declining Congress-Prepared Address

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Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot on Thursday declined to deliver the customary address prepared by the Congress-led government to the joint session of the state legislature. He limited his address to a few lines and abruptly ended it, triggering dramatic scenes in the Assembly.The Governor said, “Overall, to ensure social, economic and physical development, my government is fully committed. Jai Hind and Jai Karnataka.” Following this, MLAs and MLCs of both House…

Karnataka Government Asserts Governor’s Duty to Deliver Address

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Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Amid uncertainty over the Governor’s customary address to the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature, the Siddaramaiah government has stated that any refusal by Governor Thawarchand Gehlot to read the government-prepared speech would amount to a betrayal of the Constitution.Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Thursday, State Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. Patil said, “As per Article 176 of the Indian Constitution, it is the duty of the Governor…