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…
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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…
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) The uncertainty over the Governor’s customary address to the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature continued, with Governor Thawarchand Gehlot asking the state government to remove 11 paragraphs from the speech prepared by the state Cabinet. The delegation that met the Governor conveyed that the matter would be discussed with the Chief Minister, and a decision would be communicated to him.The joint session is scheduled to be held on January 22. A delegation headed…
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Karnataka unit of the BJP has criticised the state government for allegedly misusing the Governor’s office to criticise the Centre. Karnataka BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra has demanded that the state government led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should allow the joint session of both Houses of the Legislature to be conducted under a healthy democratic framework and a positive federal spirit, without inserting content critical of the Central government in th…
Bengaluru, Jan 21 (IANS) Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot on Wednesday refused to deliver the customary address to the joint session of the legislature scheduled to begin on January 22. The state government, which is all set to take on the Centre over the enactment of the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), has been put in a tight spot following the Governor’s decision.Reacting to the development, Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs H.K. P…
Bengaluru, Jan 14 (IANS) The Karnataka Congress-led government convened an emergency Cabinet meeting on Wednesday in Bengaluru and decided to convene a special Legislature debate from January 22-31 on the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), (VB-G RAM G) Act to pressure the Centre.Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil addressed a press conference at the conference hall of Vidhana Soudha and briefed the media about the decisions taken at a special emergenc…
Bengaluru, Jan 8 (IANS) The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday discussed the withdrawal of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA) by the Union government and has decided to initiate legal action against the newly introduced VB–G RAM G scheme, state Tourism, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H.K. Patil said.Briefing the media on the decisions taken in the cabinet meeting, Patil said it has been decided to take the new scheme to the people’s court as well. Afte…
Ballari, Jan 3 (IANS) The Karnataka Police have registered FIRs against BJP MLA and mining baron Janardhana Reddy and Congress MLA Nara Bharat Reddy on Saturday in connection with the violence that erupted over a banner-related issue, which resulted in the death of a grand old party worker in Ballari.Police have intensified the investigation to ascertain who fired the bullet that killed Congress worker Rajashekar.An FIR has been registered against several people, including MLA Bharat Reddy, in c…