Despite recliners, Karnataka ministers bunk assembly sessions. Speaker slams absenteeism
6 days ago

Despite recliners, Karnataka ministers bunk assembly sessions. Speaker slams absenteeism

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader has strongly criticized ministers for their repeated absenteeism during crucial discussions in the House, calling it a disgrace to the government. Despite the administration's efforts to push forward developmental initiatives, the ministers’ lack of attendance is tarnishing the government’s image, he said. Recliners and massage chairs for napping MLAs raise eyebrows Earlier, Speaker UT Khader introduced 15 recliners in the Assembly lounge, allowing legislators to take post-lunch naps, as several members reportedly disappear after lunch breaks. Speaker Khader pointed out that many ministers leave the session immediately after the Chief Minister exits, further weakening the government’s credibility.

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Impossible to tolerate insult to 'chair', says Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader
1 day, 2 hours ago

Impossible to tolerate insult to 'chair', says Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader on Saturday said it is impossible to tolerate the insult to the 'chair', which is the symbol of parliamentary democracy. Karnataka BJP MLAs suspended for creating ruckus inside the Assembly Eighteen BJP MLAs were suspended for six months from the Assembly on Friday after they went up to the podium and threw the bill …

After recliners, Karnataka Speaker suggests massage chairs, smart locks for MLAs
3 weeks ago

After recliners, Karnataka Speaker suggests massage chairs, smart locks for MLAs

India Today  

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker’s office has proposed a plan to spend Rs 3 crore to install smart locks for all MLAs’ rooms inside the Legislators’ House, in a move aimed at enhancing security and accessibility. Even as this proposal gains traction, Speaker UT Khader has stirred fresh debate by suggesting that massage chairs could be introduced along with recliners …

'Power Naps' Between Politics? Karnataka MLAs To Get Recliners In Assembly During Budget Session
3 weeks, 5 days ago

'Power Naps' Between Politics? Karnataka MLAs To Get Recliners In Assembly During Budget Session

ABP News  

In a unique move to enhance attendance and productivity during the Karnataka Assembly’s Budget session, Speaker UT Khader has decided to rent recliners for legislators to take power naps during breaks. Speaker Khader emphasised that the recliners will provide a comfortable space for legislators to rest briefly and return refreshed to participate in the remaining proceedings, as per a report …

MLAs not enemies: Karnataka Speaker defends renting recliners amid criticism
3 weeks, 5 days ago

MLAs not enemies: Karnataka Speaker defends renting recliners amid criticism

India Today  

A plan by the Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khader to rent 15 recliners for MLAs from the BJP, JD, and Congress has sparked debate. Currently, only two to four recliners are available, forcing many MLAs to return to their rooms to rest during the lunch hour. The Speaker defended the move, stating that it aims to keep legislators within the …

Karnataka: Recliners numbers set to rise to 15 in ensuing Budget session
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka: Recliners numbers set to rise to 15 in ensuing Budget session

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: A total of 15 recliners will be added from a lone recliner earlier in the Legislative Assembly lobby to allow legislators to have forty winks post-lunch session in the ensuing State Budget session starting in Vidhana Soudha of Bengaluru from March 3. The move to include recliners in the Legislative Assembly session is to ensure the legislators do not …

Karnataka MLAs to get recliners for post-lunch naps during assembly session
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka MLAs to get recliners for post-lunch naps during assembly session

Hindustan Times  

Members of the legislative assembly in Karnataka will get recliners to take a nap post lunch during the upcoming assembly session, state assembly speaker UT Khader said on Monday. The Karnataka assembly speaker said 15 recliners will be taken on rent and placed inside the Karnataka assembly from March 3 to March 21. Karnataka assembly session Karnataka Assembly Session will …

Karnataka Assembly to rent recliners for MLAs for their post-lunch power naps
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Karnataka Assembly to rent recliners for MLAs for their post-lunch power naps

Live Mint  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khadar wants to hire 15 recliners so the MLAs and MLCs can take a “quick nap” after lunch. “I have decided to hire at least 15 recliners and install them in the assembly lobby,” the Karnataka Assembly Speaker said, adding that this way, the legislators can take a refreshing nap and attend House proceedings for the …

Karnataka: 9 BJP MLAs suspended from attending assembly session for throwing papers on Deputy Speaker
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka: 9 BJP MLAs suspended from attending assembly session for throwing papers on Deputy Speaker

India TV News  

Karnataka: At least 9 BJP MLAs have been suspended by the Karnataka Speaker on Wednesday for creating ruckus in the assembly. The BJP MLAs who have been suspended are -- Ashwath Narayan, Sunil Kumar, Vedvas Kamat, Bharat Shetty, R Ashok, Araga Gyanendra, Arvind Bellad, D Muniraju and Yashpal Suvarna. In turn, MLAS of the opposition BJP and JD gave notice …

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