MP Political Crisis : When Will Speaker Decide On Resignations, Asks SC; Hearing On Plea For Floor Test To Continue Tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

MP Political Crisis : When Will Speaker Decide On Resignations, Asks SC; Hearing On Plea For Floor Test To Continue Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will continue hearing tomorrow at 10.30 AM the petition seeking immediate floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly to prove the majority of Kamal Nath Government.A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta on Wednesday held nearly a day long hearing of the petition filed by former three-time MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other BJP. The Supreme Court will continue hearing tomorrow at 10.30 AM the petition seeking immediate floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly to prove the majority of Kamal Nath Government. A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta on Wednesday held nearly a day long hearing of the petition filed by former three-time MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other BJP leaders. The petitioners claim that 22 Congress MLAs have tendered their resignations to the Speaker on March 10, "on account of dissatisfaction with the Hon'ble Chief Minister for non-fulfilment of promises made prior to elections".

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Haryana political crisis: Opposition pushes for floor test, BJP says it’s ready
8 months ago

Haryana political crisis: Opposition pushes for floor test, BJP says it’s ready

Hindustan Times  

The Congress and the Jannayak Janata Party on Thursday stepped up efforts to topple the Bharatiya Janata Party government in Haryana and wrote to governor Bandaru Dattatreya even as chief minister Nayab Singh Saini exuded confidence about his administration being safe despite losing the backing of three independent lawmakers this week. Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Bhupinder Singh …

Bihar Floor Test Live: 'Democracy Won In Temple Of Democracy', Says MoS Nityanand Rai
11 months ago

Bihar Floor Test Live: 'Democracy Won In Temple Of Democracy', Says MoS Nityanand Rai

ABP News  

Bihar Floor Test Live: Chief Minister and JD national president Nitish Kumar is slated to present a motion of confidence for his government in the assembly on Monday, February 12, during the commencement of the state's budget session. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar gathered party MLAs for a crucial meeting at the residence of state minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary in anticipation …

MP Assembly Adjourned For The Day After Discussion Over Sidhi Urination Incident, Atrocities On Tribals
1 year, 6 months ago

MP Assembly Adjourned For The Day After Discussion Over Sidhi Urination Incident, Atrocities On Tribals

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Assembly was adjourned for the day on Tuesday after noisy scenes in the House following Opposition Congress’s demand for a discussion on the Sidhi urination incident and atrocities on tribals. When Congress leader and former MP chief minister Kamal Nath started speaking on the issues, state Parliamentary Affairs Minister Narottam Mishra objected to it on the ground that …

Governors cannot play a role in intra-party skirmishes by calling for floor tests, says SC
1 year, 8 months ago

Governors cannot play a role in intra-party skirmishes by calling for floor tests, says SC

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday said former Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari mistook a section of Shiv Sena MLAs’ expression of “discontent” with the Maha Vikas Aghadi government for their withdrawal of support, and called for a floor test in just two days’ time in June 2022. “Communication expressing discontent on the part of some MLAs is not sufficient for …

If speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence, governor can order floor test:SC
1 year, 8 months ago

If speaker, govt circumvent no-confidence, governor can order floor test:SC

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court, on Thursday, announced the speaker's decision to appoint Bharat Gogawale of Shinde faction as illegal. If speaker and government circumvent no-confidence motion, governor will be justified in calling for floor test, noted the apex court on Maharashtra political row. The apex court said that as Uddhav Thackeray resigned voluntarily, the governor was right in inviting Eknath Shinde-led …

Maharashtra political crisis | Floor test will prevent horse-trading: Supreme Court
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra political crisis | Floor test will prevent horse-trading: Supreme Court

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dashed the hopes of Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government to retain power in Maharashtra by refusing to stay a floor test called for by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on June 30 on a request made by Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. “We are not staying the floor test,” Justice Kant …

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav quits as CM after SC allows floor test to go ahead

Hindustan Times  

Uddhav Thackeray resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Wednesday, minutes after the Supreme Court refused to stall a floor test that his Maha Vikas Aghadi government was set to lose, ending a crisis that erupted last week after dozens of Shiv Sena lawmakers rebelled against his authority. The bench also issued notices to the principal secretary to Koshyari, the state …

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: SC declines to stay floor test ordered on Thursday

Op India  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to intervene with the Maharashtra Governor’s direction to Uddhav Thackeray-led SS-NCP-Cong ruling coalition to prove majority in Assembly on June 30, with voting at 5 pm. BREAKING: Maharashtra floor test to proceed tomorrow, Supreme Court declines to stay floor test — Shiv Aroor June 29, 2022 A Bench comprising of Justices Surya Kant & …

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly
2 years, 6 months ago

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows Jailed MLAs Nawab Malik & Anil Deshmukh To Participate In Tomorrow's Floor Test In Maharashtra Assembly

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has permitted jailed Maharashtra MLAs Nawab Malik and Anil Deshmukh to vote in the floor test, which the Governor has ordered to be held tomorrow to test the majority of the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government. The Top Court gave green signal for the floor test to be held tomorrow.Since they are in judicial custody in cases registered …

Eye on floor test, leaders huddle, Uddhav reaches ‘Mantralaya’ for cabinet meet
2 years, 6 months ago

Eye on floor test, leaders huddle, Uddhav reaches ‘Mantralaya’ for cabinet meet

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meeting of the state cabinet on Wednesday ahead of the crucial floor test set to be held a day later. A meeting of Congress leaders was held in Mumbai to discuss their strategy ahead of the scheduled floor test. According to reports, Fadnavis spoke to MNS chief Raj Thackeray over the phone and …

Jailed Maharashtra MLAs seek permission to vote in floor test, to be heard by SC
2 years, 6 months ago

Jailed Maharashtra MLAs seek permission to vote in floor test, to be heard by SC

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear pleas by jailed Maharashtra MLAs Anil Deshmukh and Nawab Malik, who have sought permission to vote in Thursday morning's floor test. READ: Deshmukh, Malik can't vote in MLC polls after SC refuses bail The Bharatiya Janata Party claimed five of 10 seats in that election - amid claims of cross-voting by Shiv …

Maharashtra crisis: Supreme Court agrees to sit after court hours today to hear challenge to floor test
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra crisis: Supreme Court agrees to sit after court hours today to hear challenge to floor test

The Hindu  

Amidst the frenzy of political churnings in Maharashtra, the Supreme Court decided to sit beyond normal working hours, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday to hear a petition filed by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's camp challenging a floor test called by Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on Thursday to glean whether the Maha Vikas Aghadi government still enjoys majority in the House. …

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha political turmoil in final lap, Thackeray asked to face floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has asked chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to face a floor test and prove his Shiv Sena-led Maha Vikas Aghadi government’s majority by convening a special session of the state legislature at 11am on Thursday. Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has been asked to face a floor test and prove his majority by convening a special session …

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray to face floor test tomorrow at 11am, Governor says, 'Disturbing picture'

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray will face the floor test on Thursday at 11 am, as Governor BS Koshyari has sent a letter to the secretary of the state legislature to conduct a floor test where Uddhav will have to prove his majority. This comes after a purported letter sent from the Maharashtra Governor asking for a floor test on …

Another Puducherry Congress MLA Quits, Ruling Party's Strength Drops to 13 a Day Before Floor Test
3 years, 10 months ago

Another Puducherry Congress MLA Quits, Ruling Party's Strength Drops to 13 a Day Before Floor Test

News 18  

One more ruling Congress MLA in Puducherry resigned from his post on Sunday, delivering yet another jolt to Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, who is scheduled to face a floor test on February 22 to prove majority. Four Congress MLAs–including ex-ministers A Namassivayam and Malladi Krishna Rao had quit, while another party legislator was earlier disqualified. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, handed …

SC Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Restraining Defected Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs From Officiating As Ministers
4 years, 4 months ago

SC Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Restraining Defected Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs From Officiating As Ministers

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought response from the Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly on the reason for not taking a decision on petitions seeking disqualification of 22 defecting MLAs from the Indian National Congress to Bhartiya Janata Party.A bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, AS Bopanna & V. Ramasubramaniun issued notice on a plea filed by Congress MLA Vinay …

Ashok Gehlot could call for floor test despite the return of Sachin Pilot camp
4 years, 5 months ago

Ashok Gehlot could call for floor test despite the return of Sachin Pilot camp

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot is likely to opt for a floor test in the upcoming assembly session despite a truce announced by 19 dissident Congress legislators, whose rebellion threatened the government’s stability over the past month, at least three party leaders aware of the development said on Wednesday. In an interview with HT, published on Wednesday, chief minister Gehlot …

SC backs MP guv’s order for floor test by Kamal Nath govt
4 years, 9 months ago

SC backs MP guv’s order for floor test by Kamal Nath govt

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The law must be strengthened to curb the increasing trend of the breakdown in the composition and allegiances of the political parties due to private allurements as opposed to public policy considerations, the Supreme Court said on Monday while upholding Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon’s direction in March for holding a floor test in the state assembly. Kamal …

Governor Can Direct Floor Test Even While House Is In Session : SC Approves MP Governor's Decision [Read Judgment]
4 years, 9 months ago

Governor Can Direct Floor Test Even While House Is In Session : SC Approves MP Governor's Decision [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that the power exercised by the Governor of Madhya Pradesh to convene the assembly for a floor test cannot be regarded as "constitutionally improper".In a 68-page judgment released on Monday, the Supreme Court affirmed its order passed on March 19 to hold floor test in the MP assembly for proving the majority of the …

Madhya Pradesh politics: Congress loses power it regained after 15 yrs in 15 months; Kamal Nath blames 'power-hungry Scindia'
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh politics: Congress loses power it regained after 15 yrs in 15 months; Kamal Nath blames 'power-hungry Scindia'

Firstpost  

Chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath resigned from the top post on Friday after unsuccessful attempts to persuade the 22 rebel MLAs to come back to the Congress folds. Kamal Nath resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh on Friday after unsuccessful attempts to persuade the 22 rebel MLAs to come back to the Congress folds. …

Madhya Pradesh political crisis updates | Kamal Nath submits resignation to Governor Tandon
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh political crisis updates | Kamal Nath submits resignation to Governor Tandon

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath addressed the media on Friday at his residence in Bhopal, shortly after noon. 12.15 p.m. Kamal Nath quits as Madhya Pradesh CM ahead of floor test Excerpts from his press conference. Kamal Nath is leaving for the Raj Bhavan where he will tender his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon at 1 p.m. Other excerpts …

MP govt crisis: Kamal Nath announces resignation, Congress falls and BJP rejoices
4 years, 9 months ago

MP govt crisis: Kamal Nath announces resignation, Congress falls and BJP rejoices

India Today  

The Congress suffered a humiliating blow on Friday as yet another state slipped out of its grasp when Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath announced resignation ahead of the Supreme Court-mandated floor test in the state assembly. So, it conspired with a maharaj and 22 greedy MLAs and planned to topple my government," Kamal Nath said, adding that the people …

Supreme Court orders M.P. floor test on March 20
4 years, 9 months ago

Supreme Court orders M.P. floor test on March 20

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday noted that the state of political uncertainty in Madhya Pradesh cannot continue and advanced the floor test to March 20. This means that the floor test would not wait for the Speaker's decision on the resignation of the 16 rebel MLAs. Reading from the order, Justice Chandrachud said the court had consistently, from the nine-Bench …

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Orders Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly Tomorrow For Kamal Nath Govt [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered that floor test should be held tomorrow in the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for proving the majority of Kamal Nath Government.The test should be by show of hands, and should be videographed.A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta passed the order in the petition filed by former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan …

Kamal Nath govt in crisis: SC orders floor test in MP assembly by 5:00 pm tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath govt in crisis: SC orders floor test in MP assembly by 5:00 pm tomorrow

India TV News  

The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly will take place tomorrow. This puts the future of Kamal Nath's Congress govt in the state in jeopardy with BJP confident of having the upper hand when it comes to numbers. The political framework in Madhya Pradesh changed when Gwalior royalty and senior Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia switched sides to join the …

SC seeks response from Madhya Pradesh govt on BJP's plea seeking immediate floor test; matter to be heard at 10.30 am today
4 years, 9 months ago

SC seeks response from Madhya Pradesh govt on BJP's plea seeking immediate floor test; matter to be heard at 10.30 am today

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has asked the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh to give by Wednesday its response to former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s plea seeking a direction for an immediate floor test in the Assembly New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh to give by Wednesday its response to former chief …

Kamal Nath forwards Madhya Pradesh governor's letter calling for floor test to Speaker, but terms directive 'unconstitutional'
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath forwards Madhya Pradesh governor's letter calling for floor test to Speaker, but terms directive 'unconstitutional'

Firstpost  

Nath reiterated that 16 MLAs of the Congress are currently in “captivity” of BJP leaders in Bengaluru either in a resort or hotel where nobody is allowed to meet them. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Tuesday forwarded to Speaker of the Assembly a fresh directive given to him by state Governor Lalji Tandon on holding a floor …

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Congress Moves SC Seeking Access To MLAs Allegedly Held Captive By BJP

Live Law  

After the BJP approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for a floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly, now the Madhya Pradesh Congress Legislature Party has also moved the Apex Court. In its plea through the chief whip, the MPCLP has accused the Central Government and the state Government of Karnataka of abusing their power and overstepping Constitutional limits to …

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow
4 years, 9 months ago

[Breaking] SC Issues Notice On BJP Leaders' Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly; Posts Tomorrow

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice on the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The matter is posted tomorrow at 10.30 AM.Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for the petitioners before the bench comprising Justices …

Why the political situation in Madhya Pradesh remains muddled
4 years, 9 months ago

Why the political situation in Madhya Pradesh remains muddled

India Today  

On March 16--the first day of the budget session of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha--state governor Lalji Tandon issued a directive to hold a floor test in the assembly. However, with Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati adjourning the House till March 25 in view of the spread of coronavirus, the Bharatiya Janata Party moved the Supreme Court seeking a floor test …

'Even coronavirus won't save Kamal Nath govt', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Madhya Pradesh governor calls for floor test on Tuesday
4 years, 9 months ago

'Even coronavirus won't save Kamal Nath govt', says Shivraj Singh Chouhan as Madhya Pradesh governor calls for floor test on Tuesday

Firstpost  

Madhya Pradesh governor Lalji Tandon on Monday gave the Kamal Nath state government an ultimatum demanding that it prove its majority in a floor test on Tuesday. “Conduct the floor test on 17 March, otherwise it will be considered that you actually don’t have the majority in the state Assembly,” the letter was quoted by ANI as saying. While the …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session suspended till 26 March amid coronavirus outbreak; BJP files plea in SC seeking floor test within 48 hours
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session suspended till 26 March amid coronavirus outbreak; BJP files plea in SC seeking floor test within 48 hours

Firstpost  

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister and state BJP chief Shivraj Singh Chouhan filed a petition in the Supreme Court demanding a floor test in the Assembly within 48 hours, soon after the House was adjourned till 26 March amid the coronavirus epidemic Former Madhya Pradesh chief minister and state BJP chief Shivraj Singh Chouhan filed a petition in the Supreme …

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]
4 years, 9 months ago

BREAKING: SC To Hear Tomorrow BJP's Plea For Floor Test In Madhya Pradesh Assembly [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday the writ petition filed by Bhartiya Janatha Party leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan and nine other BJP MLAs seeking immediate floor test for proving the majority of Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh assembly.The petition led by the three-time former Chief Minister of MP was mentioned before the Mentioning Officer on Monday, upon which. …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session adjourned till March 26 in view of coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly session adjourned till March 26 in view of coronavirus

India TV News  

Amidst uproar in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly, the house was adjourned till March 26. Meanwhile, the opposition BJP has said that it will move the court if the floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly is not held on Monday. Earlier on Monday, the MLAs of both the Congress and the BJP arrived at the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly for the …

Kamal Nath govt has lost majority, running away from floor test: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on MP crisis
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath govt has lost majority, running away from floor test: Shivraj Singh Chouhan on MP crisis

India TV News  

Senior BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan has hit out at Madhya Pradesh chief minister Kamal Nath saying that his government has lost the majority and is running away from facing the floor test. Shivraj's statement has come after Kamal Nath had a late-night meeting with the Governor Lalji Tandon ahead of the floor test which seems unlikely now. On Sunday, …

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt
4 years, 9 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: SC to Hear BJP's Trust Vote Plea Tomorrow as Party Sees Red Over 10-day Breather to Kamal Nath Govt

News 18  

Madhya Pradesh Floor Test LIVE Updates: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly was adjourned till March 26 today amid the demand by BJP MLAs to hold a floor test as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon. Earlier, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath wrote a letter to Governor Lalji Tandon, saying a trust vote would be “undemocratic” as Congress MLAs were held captive …

Madhya Pradesh political crisis | Kamal Nath government faces crucial test of strength
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh political crisis | Kamal Nath government faces crucial test of strength

The Hindu  

The fate of the Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh is set to be decided in a floor test on Monday. In verbatim letters, the MLAs wrote: “The way you had accepted resignations of six MLAs on March 14, kindly accept mine too.” After six rebel Ministers failed to appear before him despite being given two days for it, Mr. Prajapati …

Uncertainty over floor test in Madhya Pradesh
4 years, 10 months ago

Uncertainty over floor test in Madhya Pradesh

The Hindu  

The Madhya Pradesh government is yet to move a motion in the Vidhan Sabha seeking a trust vote, confirmed Assembly sources, despite Governor Lalji Tandon’s direction to Chief Minister Kamal Nath to take a floor test on Monday “in any condition.” As of 9 p.m. on Sunday, the schedule for the first day of the Budget session beginning from 11 …

Madhya Pradesh trust vote likely today: Fate of Kamal Nath govt hangs in balance; BJP claims Congress has lost its majority
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh trust vote likely today: Fate of Kamal Nath govt hangs in balance; BJP claims Congress has lost its majority

Firstpost  

The fate of the Congress-led government in Madhya Pradesh depends on a trust vote to be carried out in the Legislative Assembly on Monday as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon. Late on Saturday, Tandon directed Chief Minister Kamal Nath to hold a trust vote in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, days after 22 Congress MLAs, believed to be close to …

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP seeks voting by raising of hands in floor test
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP seeks voting by raising of hands in floor test

The Hindu  

Leaders of the BJP on March 15 sought Madhya Pradesh Governor Lalji Tandon’s directions to the Assembly Speaker that voting for a floor test on March 16 be conducted by raising of hands. In view of resignations submitted by 22 MLAs of the Congress on March 10, the Governor on March 14 late night directed Chief Minister Kamal Nath to …

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker says decision on holding floor test will be announced on March 16
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker says decision on holding floor test will be announced on March 16

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Speaker NP Prajapati on Sunday refused to commit whether he will order a floor test in the Legislative Assembly on March 16 as directed by Governor Lalji Tandon to Chief Minister Kamal Nath. The Kamal Nath-led government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink on Tuesday when 22 MLAs resigned from the party, immediately after senior leader …

Governor orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly on 16 March, days after 22 Congress MLAs tendered resignations
4 years, 10 months ago

Governor orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly on 16 March, days after 22 Congress MLAs tendered resignations

Firstpost  

The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be held on 16 March, state Governor Lalji Tandon said Bhopal: The floor test in the Madhya Pradesh Assembly will be held on 16 March, state Governor Lalji Tandon said. This comes after a BJP delegation met the Governor on Saturday and requested him to conduct a floor test in the …

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP demands floor test on Sunday in memorandum to governor, says Kamal Nath govt is in minority
4 years, 10 months ago

Madhya Pradesh crisis: BJP demands floor test on Sunday in memorandum to governor, says Kamal Nath govt is in minority

Firstpost  

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lalji Tandon, demanding a floor test by division of votes on Sunday before the budget session of the state Assembly starts on Monday Bhopal: The BJP in Madhya Pradesh on Saturday submitted a memorandum to Governor Lalji Tandon, demanding a floor test by division of votes on Sunday …

BJP seeks floor test on Monday, submits letter to MP governor
4 years, 10 months ago

BJP seeks floor test on Monday, submits letter to MP governor

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party is seeking a floor test in Madhya Pradesh on Monday. As per reports, a BJP delegation led by former Chief Minister of the state, Shivraj Chauhan, has submitted a letter to Governor Lalji Tandon seeking a floor test on Monday, March 16. The development in the state comes after Gwalior royalty Jyotiraditya Scindia quit Congress along to …

BJP to seek floor test in MP Assembly on March 16
4 years, 10 months ago

BJP to seek floor test in MP Assembly on March 16

India TV News  

The BJP in Madhya Pradesh will seek a floor test on March 16 in the wake of 22 Congress MLAs resigning the state, a senior BJP leader said on Thursday. The 14-month-old Kamal Nath-led government has been facing a deep crisis following the resignation of 22 Congress MLAs after former Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia quit the party on Tuesday. "Since …

Supreme Court asks Centre for papers on govt formation
5 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court asks Centre for papers on govt formation

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court ordered on Sunday the Centre to produce before it on Monday documents pertaining to the swearing-in of Devendra Fadnavis as Maharashtra chief minister as it heard a petition by Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and Congress challenging governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s decision to invite the Bharatiya Janata Party to form the government in the state on Saturday. …

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court
5 years, 1 month ago

Floor test? First show invite, support: Supreme Court

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday directed the Centre to place before it the letter by Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari inviting Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to form the government and also letter submitted by Mr Fadnavis claiming majority support. A special bench comprising Justices N.V. Ramana, Ashok Bhushan and Sanjeev Khanna sought the two letters to be placed …

Maharashtra political drama: SC decision on timing of floor test tomorrow
5 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra political drama: SC decision on timing of floor test tomorrow

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Sunday commenced hearing on a plea filed by the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress combine against the Maharashtra Governor's decision to swear in Devendra Fadnavis as chief minister. Sibal told the top court that the Governor is acting directly under orders of 'a political party' and therefore it should allow a Floor Test today itself. Why are they shying …

Karnataka : 'Floor Test Likely To Be Held Today', Speaker Tells SC; Hearing Adjourned
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka : 'Floor Test Likely To Be Held Today', Speaker Tells SC; Hearing Adjourned

Live Law  

After the Speaker of Karnataka assembly told the Supreme Court that the floor test was likely to be held during the course of today itself, the CJI-led bench on Tuesday adjourned till tomorrow the hearing of the writ petition filed by two MLAs for holding trust vote in Karnataka assembly. Appearing for Speaker Ramesh Kumar, Senior Advocate Dr A M …

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