Bengaluru, Feb 4 (IANS) Both the Houses of the Karnataka legislature on Wednesday passed the resolution condemning the Centre’s move to bring the Viksit Bharat—Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act and demanding restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in its original form amid the stiff opposition from the members of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular). However, the BJP stated that passing a resolution against the V…
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Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Following high drama in the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature after Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot declined to read the customary speech prepared by the state government and walked out after reading a short statement, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy on Thursday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.Speaking to the media at Vidhana Soudha, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah res…
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (IANS) Criticising Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot for not reading out the Cabinet-prepared speech at the joint session of the Karnataka Legislature, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said the Governor had violated the Constitution and insulted legislators. He also said discussions would be held on approaching the Supreme Court over the matter.Addressing the media at Vidhana Soudha after the Governor’s exit on Thursday, the Chief Minister said, “It is a constitutional obligation for…
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…
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…