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 before the them by 10.30 am on Monday, when the court will hold a further hearing on the petition by the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress seeking a direction for a floor test within 24 hours. The court, for the time being, kept in abeyance the prayer seeking a direction to Governor Koshyari to invite the “Maha Vikas Aghadi”, comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP and the Congress, that said it had the support of over 144 MLAs to form the government under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray. Mr Sibal, appearing for the Sena, and Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the NCP and the Congress, sought a direction for the floor test within 24 hours; while senior counsel Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for a group of BJP and Independent MLAs, urged the court to issue notices and give two to three days to place all the relevant records before the court.

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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 …

Won floor test once, will do again, says Nayab Saini after JJP writes to governor
8 months ago

Won floor test once, will do again, says Nayab Saini after JJP writes to governor

Hindustan Times  

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday brushed aside claims that his government could fall, saying there was no threat to his government and that he was in a position to win the trust vote on the floor of the House. Chief Minister of Haryana Nayab Singh Saini {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Saini’s statement came hours after Jannayak Janata …

Haryana: Congress, JJP prompt each other to push for floor test
8 months, 1 week ago

Haryana: Congress, JJP prompt each other to push for floor test

Hindustan Times  

The two largest opposition parties in the Haryana assembly, the Congress and the Jannayak Janta Party on Wednesday prompted each other to make the first move to push for a floor test to bring down the minority BJP government in the state, sending a clear indication that the toppling Nayab Singh Saini government, which has a tenure of less than …

Bihar Floor Test: Nitish Kumar Govt Wins Trust Vote; RJD Stages Walkout From Assembly
11 months ago

Bihar Floor Test: Nitish Kumar Govt Wins Trust Vote; RJD Stages Walkout From Assembly

News 18  

Bihar Floor Test LIVE: RJD Leader Calls Nitish Kumar Politician Without Any Principles RJD leader Ramanuj Prasad reacted to Nitish Kumar’s allegation of corruption by RJD leaders. Bihar Assembly Live: Despite Victory,NDA Govt's Head Hung In Shame, Says Congress MLA Bihar floor test | Congress MLA Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Khan says, “…Despite winning, their heads are hanging in shame, they …

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 …

Does Nitish Kumar have enough support to win Bihar floor test? What numbers say
11 months ago

Does Nitish Kumar have enough support to win Bihar floor test? What numbers say

Live Mint  

The floor test of the new Bihar government is set to take place in the assembly on Monday, February 12. Let's take a look at what numbers in the state assembly currently show: Party How many MLAs it has in Bihar Assembly JDU 45 BJP 78 Rashtriya Janata Dal 79 HAM 4 Congress 19 CPI 12 CPI 2 CPI 2 …

Ahead of floor test, JD(U) issues whip, RJD moves its lawmakers to Tejashwi’s residence in Bihar
11 months ago

Ahead of floor test, JD(U) issues whip, RJD moves its lawmakers to Tejashwi’s residence in Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Political activities intensified in Bihar on Saturday ahead of the February 12 floor test of the Nitish Kumar government, with the Janata Dal issuing a whip to its legislators to be present in the assembly during the vote while the opposition Rashtriya Janata Dal shifted all its MLAs and MLCs to a temporary shelter at Tejashwi Yadav’s residence in …

Jharkhand Ready For Floor Test Today; JMM-Congress MLAs Back In Ranchi
11 months, 1 week ago

Jharkhand Ready For Floor Test Today; JMM-Congress MLAs Back In Ranchi

News 18  

Around 40 MLAs of the ruling JMM-led coalition ‘Mahagathbandhan’ in Jharkhand, who were camping in Hyderabad, returned to the state on Sunday to attend the crucial trust vote on February 5. The MLAs were sent to a private resort in Shamirpet, on the outskirts of Hyderabad, amid ‘poaching fears’ after Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader Champai Soren took over as the …

What did Jharkhand's Hemant Soren tell Kapil Sibal before his arrest by ED?
11 months, 1 week ago

What did Jharkhand's Hemant Soren tell Kapil Sibal before his arrest by ED?

Hindustan Times  

A day before former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged land-fraud case, the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha leader said he was not afraid of the actions of probe agencies. In an interview to Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal for his "Dil Se" YouTube programme, Hemant Soren slammed the Bharatiya Janata-led Centre for targeting …

A Parliament floor test would serve democracy
1 year, 5 months ago

A Parliament floor test would serve democracy

Live Mint  

India’s presidential-style politics in a parliamentary system, as the scenario has been since the ascent of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, can present piquant situations. The odds of Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party government being ousted from power by a no-confidence vote in the Lok Sabha are negligible, given that BJP members make up more than half the House—the safety mark—and …

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 Some MLAs In A Political Party Oppose Coalition, That Will Attract Disqualification : Supreme Court
1 year, 10 months ago

If Some MLAs In A Political Party Oppose Coalition, That Will Attract Disqualification : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India, while hearing the pleas concerning the issues arising out of the rift within Shiv Sena party between Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray groups, asked whether holding a floor test during the pendency of disqualification proceedings would amount to legitimising defection.The Court verbally remarked that if the antecedent reason for a floor. …

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 …

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan
2 years, 6 months ago

Maha: MVA Will Have to Move SC Against Governor's Letter for Floor Test, Says Cong's Prithviraj Chavan

News 18  

Senior Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday said Maharashtra’s ruling Maha Vikas Aghadi will have to move the Supreme Court against Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari’s letter mandating the Uddhav Thackeray-led dispensation to face a floor test on June 30. Governor Koshyari has asked the Maharashtra Legislature Secretary to hold a floor test of the Shiv Sena-led government at 11 am …

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. …

​Litmus Test Today for 4-Day-Old Sena-BJP Combine as Team Shinde Faces Trust Vote
2 years, 6 months ago

​Litmus Test Today for 4-Day-Old Sena-BJP Combine as Team Shinde Faces Trust Vote

News 18  

It’s D-Day for the four-day-old Shiv Sena-BJP government as it faces the floor test on Monday during the special two-day session of the Legislative Assembly after Uddhav Thackeray quit in the face of a rebellion engineered by now chief minister Eknath Shinde. The test of strength comes a day after BJP’s Rahul Narvekar was elected Speaker — a significant move …

Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will hear Shiv Sena's plea against the Governor's floor test order at 5pm given the urgency that has been created. Supreme Court to hear Sena's plea against floor test at 5pm, ‘urgency that…’ Follow LIVE updates from Maharashtra political crisis Mentioning the case before Justice Surya Kant, Singhvi said the floor test is …

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow
2 years, 6 months ago

Shiv Sena moves SC against Maharashtra governor's call for floor test tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Shiv Sena chief whip Sunil Prabhu approached the Supreme Court on Wednesday after Maharashtra governor directed chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to prove majority on the floor of the legislative assembly tomorrow. This comes soon after Sena MP Sanjay Raut said that the Uddhav Thackeray faction will challenge governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision in Supreme Court to call for a floor …

What Is A "Floor Test"? Explained With Important Supreme Court Judgments
2 years, 6 months ago

What Is A "Floor Test"? Explained With Important Supreme Court Judgments

Live Law  

Amidst the political imbroglio in Maharashtra, the Governor has directed the Maha Vikas Aghadi Government to take a 'floor test' and demonstrate that it still enjoys the confidence of the Legislature on the floor of the Legislative Assembly on June 30. to this rule can be made only under extraordinary situations, where because of the existence of 'all pervasive atmosphere …

Uddhav Thackeray's floor test to be live telecast: Governor's 7 instructions
2 years, 6 months ago

Uddhav Thackeray's floor test to be live telecast: Governor's 7 instructions

Hindustan Times  

In his letter asking Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to face the floor test on Thursday at 11 am, Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has listed the instructions that have to be followed during the trust vote. The Governor's letter comes after Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis visited the Governor on Tuesday night after returning from Delhi and submitted a letter …

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 …

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?
2 years, 6 months ago

What is a floor test that will decide the fate of Uddhav Thackeray and the MVA government in Maharashtra?

Firstpost  

The days of Uddhav Thackeray seem numbered as a floor test has been called where he will have to prove his majority in the Maharashtra Assembly. If he loses, the Shiv Sena boss will have to resign as chief minister The Maharashtra political crisis, now in its ninth day, entered what could be the last stage with Bharatiya Janata Party …

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 …

Floor test in Maharashtra? Here's what Shiv Sena, Shinde's rebel faction plan to do
2 years, 6 months ago

Floor test in Maharashtra? Here's what Shiv Sena, Shinde's rebel faction plan to do

India Today  

With the Maharashtra political crisis now also being fought in the Supreme Court, the embattled Shiv Sena is seeking legal advice on what recourse to take should the Governor call a floor test in the state legislative assembly. After the top court kept in abeyance the disqualification proceedings against the rebel MLAs, sources said the Shiv Sena is likely to …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Kamal Nath, Tandon spar over floor test
4 years, 9 months ago

Kamal Nath, Tandon spar over floor test

The Hindu  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday wrote to Governor Lalji Tandon, alleging that the latter was overstepping his Constitutional powers and taking the BJP’s opinion to “ prima facie ” believe that the State government was in a minority. The sparring began on Sunday as Mr. Tandon, after a BJP delegation met him, directed Mr. Nath to hold …

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. …

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 …

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 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 …

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