Karnataka crisis: Hold trust vote or MLAs will sleep in House, says Yeddyurappa
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis: Hold trust vote or MLAs will sleep in House, says Yeddyurappa

India Today  

After Karnataka assembly session was adjourned till 11:00 am on Friday, BJP state chief BS Yeddyurappa on Thursday refused to leave the assembly. Before the House was adjourned, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa declared that his party members would stay put in the House itself overnight and even till the time the trust vote was decided. It comes after Yeddyurappa in the assembly requested the Speaker to hold the trust vote by Thursday itself even if it takes till midnight. Yeddyurappa said this after Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar read out the request made by Governor Vajubhai Vala to consider trust vote by the end of the day.

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Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa cancels scheduled dinner meet with BJP MLAs
3 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa cancels scheduled dinner meet with BJP MLAs

India Today  

In a sudden development, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has cancelled his dinner event with all the BJP MLAs which was scheduled at 7 pm on Sunday at hotel Shangri-La in Bangalore. On Tuesday, an official invitation for the planned dinner meet was sent out from the Chief Whip's Office to all the BJP legislators. Several BJP MLAs have hit …

Why former Karnataka assembly speaker's parting shot may help Congress win battles ahead
5 years, 5 months ago

Why former Karnataka assembly speaker's parting shot may help Congress win battles ahead

India TV News  

Any doubts about the stability of BS Yeddiyurappa government in Karanataka were put to rest on Monday as it won confidence motion in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. In the dying moments of Nataka in Karanataka the now-former speaker Kumar gave a jolt to BJP as he disqualified 14 rebel Congress-Janata Dal MLAs bringing the total number of disqualified MLAs to …

BS Yediyurappa wins trust vote in Karnataka Assembly while Opposition cries foul; Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar resigns
5 years, 5 months ago

BS Yediyurappa wins trust vote in Karnataka Assembly while Opposition cries foul; Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar resigns

Firstpost  

The newly formed BJP government in Karnataka headed by BS Yediyurappa established a majority in the Assembly on Monday after the chief minister moved a confidence motion on his government. “My becoming the chief minister is according to expectations of the people,” said Yediyurappa who succeeded Kumaraswamy whose 14-month old government collapsed under the weight of a rebellion by a …

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar resigns
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar resigns

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar on Monday announced his resignation after the House adopted the confidence motion moved by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa and passed the Appropriation Bill. "I have decided to relieve myself from this office.I have decided to resign," the Speaker said and handed over his resignation letter to the Deputy Speaker Krishna Reddy. Kumar …

Karnataka Assembly Trust Vote LIVE: Yediyurappa Wins Floor Test, Speaker Ramesh Kumar Resigns
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Assembly Trust Vote LIVE: Yediyurappa Wins Floor Test, Speaker Ramesh Kumar Resigns

News 18  

Karnataka LIVE: Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa won the floor test in the Karnataka assembly today, thus retaining his position, even as his Congress leader Siddaramaih said it was not the people’s mandate. On Sunday, Kumar disqualified all 17 rebels, an action that reduces the majority mark in the assembly and paved the way for the newly formed BJP government to …

Karnataka Speaker Ramesh Kumar resigns after Yediyurappa wins trust vote
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Speaker Ramesh Kumar resigns after Yediyurappa wins trust vote

India Today  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar has resigned from his post. This was Ramesh Kumar's second stint as the Karnataka Assembly Speaker. Ramesh Kumar delayed his decision on the resignations by the rebel MLAs, who said the Karnataka Assembly Speaker was looking for an excuse to disqualify them. The rebel MLAs even moved the Supreme Court seeking directive to Ramesh …

Karnataka Trust Vote: Coast looks clear for Yeddiyurappa govt, but will there be a last minute twist?
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Trust Vote: Coast looks clear for Yeddiyurappa govt, but will there be a last minute twist?

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddiyurappa looks comfortable as his government gets ready to prove majority in Karnataka Legislative Assembly. Even when Congress-JD government fell on Thursday, signs of some last minute tussle between BJP and Congress-JD were evident as Karnataka Assembly Speaker Ramesh Kumar disqualified 14 rebel MLAs on Sunday. It looks certain that Yeddiyurappa will clinch victory in assembly …

Karnataka BJP MLAs to stay at Bengaluru hotel ahead of floor test tomorrow; Section 144 imposed around Vidhana Soudha
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka BJP MLAs to stay at Bengaluru hotel ahead of floor test tomorrow; Section 144 imposed around Vidhana Soudha

Firstpost  

In a bid to keep its flock intact, Karnataka BJP has decided to make its MLAs stay at hotel Chancery Pavilion for the night, just ahead of the vote of confidence in Vidhana Soudha on Monday Bengaluru: In a bid to keep its flock intact, Karnataka BJP has decided to make its MLAs stay at hotel Chancery Pavilion for the …

Day ahead of Yediyurappa's confidence motion, Karnataka Assembly speaker disqualifies 14 more rebel MLAs
5 years, 5 months ago

Day ahead of Yediyurappa's confidence motion, Karnataka Assembly speaker disqualifies 14 more rebel MLAs

India TV News  

Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar disqualified 14 more rebel MLAs on Sunday. "I have used my judicial conscience," said Kumar, who had earlier disqualified three Congress rebel MLAs on Thursday and said he would make the pronouncement of his decision in the remaining cases in a "couple of days." Earlier on Thursday, Karnataka Assembly speaker KR Ramesh Kumar had …

BJP picks BS Yediyurappa as Karnataka CM again: Saffron party has taken calculated risk with a slender majority
5 years, 5 months ago

BJP picks BS Yediyurappa as Karnataka CM again: Saffron party has taken calculated risk with a slender majority

Firstpost  

The party’s state unit, led by BS Yediyurappa, had been working as if there was no tomorrow to destabilise the notoriously fickle and wobbly government of the coalition of Congress and Janata Dal. But after the government finally collapsed on 23 July, Shah waited some 60 hours before nodding his wise head and letting BS Yediyurappa take oath as the …

Yeddyurappa becomes Yediyurappa. Because, why not
5 years, 5 months ago

Yeddyurappa becomes Yediyurappa. Because, why not

India TV News  

Bharatiya Janata Party leader BS Yeddyurappa is all set to take oath as Karnataka chief minister on Friday at 6 pm. The change became public on Friday in his letter to Governor Vajubhai Vala, staking claim to form the government, and later, in the official invitation for the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP leader as Karnataka chief minister. "I will …

Karnataka crisis: State may head for spell of President's rule
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis: State may head for spell of President's rule

India TV News  

Karnataka may have a spell of President's rule till its Assembly Speaker K.R. "If the Speaker takes longer time to accept or reject the resignations of the rebels, the Governor may recommend President's rule in the state, as we will not like to stake claim to power in such a situation," BJP's state spokesman G. Madhusudan told IANS. Though the …

SC Allows Karnataka MLAs To Withdraw Petition For Holding Trust Vote
5 years, 5 months ago

SC Allows Karnataka MLAs To Withdraw Petition For Holding Trust Vote

Live Law  

In view of the collapse of the Congress-JD government in Karnataka after it failed to pass the trust vote held on Tuesday, the CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday permitted the withdrawal of the writ petition filed by two MLAs for holding trust vote in Karnataka assembly. The petition had sought a direction to hold trust vote for …

Wait and watch in Karnataka after govt collapse
5 years, 5 months ago

Wait and watch in Karnataka after govt collapse

India Today  

The BJP in Karnataka is yet to stake claim to form the government in the state despite the fall of the HD Kumaraswamy government following the allimportant trust vote that was held on Tuesday. The first being the fact that Speaker KR Ramesh is yet to take a call on the disqualification petitions of the rebel MLAs, whose resignations resulted …

What next for Karnataka: BS Yeddyurappa likely to return as CM as Congress-JD(S) combine pins hopes on bypolls
5 years, 5 months ago

What next for Karnataka: BS Yeddyurappa likely to return as CM as Congress-JD(S) combine pins hopes on bypolls

Firstpost  

The defeat in the Karnataka trust vote has cast doubts on whether the Congress-JD alliance will continue. The political tug-of-war in Karnataka — the Assembly drama last four days — reached some measure of closure on Tuesday after chief minister HD Kumaraswamy lost the trust vote in the Karnataka Assembly. While Opposition leader BS Yeddyurappa and other BJP leaders flashed …

Full timeline of Karnataka crisis: Congress-JD(S) govt falls as MLAs vote against HD Kumaraswamy in delayed trust vote, BJP set to take charge
5 years, 5 months ago

Full timeline of Karnataka crisis: Congress-JD(S) govt falls as MLAs vote against HD Kumaraswamy in delayed trust vote, BJP set to take charge

Firstpost  

After hearing the arguments in the rebel Karnataka MLAs’ case, the Supreme Court reserved its order and is set to pronounce it at 10.30 am on Wednesday. He said, “How can the Speaker keep it pending?” 17 July: SC rules rebel MLAs can’t be compelled to participate in trust vote The Supreme Court on 17 July held that the 15 …

Daily Bulletin: BS Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Boris Johnson set to be sworn in as UK PM
5 years, 5 months ago

Daily Bulletin: BS Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote; Boris Johnson set to be sworn in as UK PM

Firstpost  

BJP state chief Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly; Boris Johnson wins race to become new Tory leader and set to be sworn in as PM; day’s top stories Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly after prolonged political crisis; Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM After four days of intense wrangling, …

Karnataka BJP MLA Renukacharya celebrates as Kumaraswamy govt loses trust vote | Watch video
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka BJP MLA Renukacharya celebrates as Kumaraswamy govt loses trust vote | Watch video

India Today  

After the Kumaraswamy government lost the trust vote on Tuesday in Karnataka assembly, state BJP MLA Renukacharya was seen dancing with supporters outside the Ramada Hotel in Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/6MBQNgzg4R ANI July 23, 2019 Also, the supporters were seen bursting fireworks outside the Bengaluru hotel where Bharatiya Janata Party Legislature Party meeting was underway. #WATCH: Fire works outside Ramada Hotel in …

Kumaraswamy govt. loses trust vote
5 years, 5 months ago

Kumaraswamy govt. loses trust vote

The Hindu  

The 14-month Congress-JD government in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday, with Chief Minister H.D. The confidence motion was put to vote late in the evening, six days after Mr. Kumaraswamy moved it and amid a protracted and heated debate on the issue of 15 resignations from the ruling parties allegedly engineered by the BJP. Though the outgoing Chief Minister was well …

Mayawati suspends lone BSP MLA in Karnataka for indiscipline
5 years, 5 months ago

Mayawati suspends lone BSP MLA in Karnataka for indiscipline

India TV News  

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati on Tuesday suspended the party's lone Karnataka MLA for indiscipline as he did not participate in the crucial trust vote in the state Assembly despite having clear instructions to vote in favour of the H.D. "BSP MLA N. Mahesh, who was instructed to vote in favour of the Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka remained absent from …

'New era of development will start from now,' says BS Yeddyurappa after HD Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly
5 years, 5 months ago

'New era of development will start from now,' says BS Yeddyurappa after HD Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly

Firstpost  

“A new era of development will start from now onwards,” said BJP’s Karnataka president BS Yeddyurappa Tuesday soon after the HD Kumaraswamy-led coalition government lost the confidence vote Bengaluru: “A new era of development will start from now onwards,” said BJP’s Karnataka president BS Yeddyurappa Tuesday soon after the HD Kumaraswamy-led coalition government lost the confidence vote. People were fed …

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly after prolonged political wrangling; Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM
5 years, 5 months ago

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote in Karnataka Assembly after prolonged political wrangling; Yeddyurappa likely to be new CM

Firstpost  

The Congress-JD government had earlier defied the two deadlines set by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to HD Kumaraswamy After four days of intense wrangling, the HD Kumaraswamy-led Karnataka government lost the trust vote in the state Assembly on Tuesday, ending the Congress-JD coalition’s tenure that lasted exactly 14 months. A BJP leader said the rebels, who have been staying at …

Karnataka crisis: Rebel MLAs in Mumbai to return after BJP's BS Yeddyurappa is sworn-in as next chief minister
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis: Rebel MLAs in Mumbai to return after BJP's BS Yeddyurappa is sworn-in as next chief minister

Firstpost  

The rebel Congress-JD MLAs camping in Mumbai will leave for Bengaluru after BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa is sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka Mumbai: The rebel Congress-JD MLAs camping in Mumbai will leave for Bengaluru after BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa is sworn in as chief minister of the southern state, party sources here said on Tuesday. A BJP leader …

Exit of 'corrupt, illegitimate' govt good news for Karnataka: BJP
5 years, 5 months ago

Exit of 'corrupt, illegitimate' govt good news for Karnataka: BJP

India TV News  

With the Congress-JD government losing the trust vote in Karnataka, the BJP said on Tuesday the exit of the "corrupt, illegitimate" coalition dispensation is good news for the state's people. Its spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao said the BJP will soon decide whatever is in the interest of Karnataka amid the likelihood of the saffron party staking claim to form the …

Karnataka Assembly: Congress-JD(S) government loses trust vote
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Assembly: Congress-JD(S) government loses trust vote

The Hindu  

The 14-month Congress-Janata Dal government in Karnataka collapsed on Tuesday, with Chief Minister H.D. Heated debate The motion was put to vote late in the evening, six days after Mr. Kumaraswamy moved it and after a protracted and heated debate on the issue of 15 resignations from the ruling parties allegedly engineered by the BJP. Though the outgoing Chief Minister …

Karnataka Crisis: Kumaraswamy steps down as CM, Governor accepts resignation | Updates on July 23
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Crisis: Kumaraswamy steps down as CM, Governor accepts resignation | Updates on July 23

India TV News  

The 14-month-old Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka lost the trust vote, ending days of suspense over the dramatic sequence of events in the state. 20:01 | BJP will prove its majority, says Yeddyurappa as Kumaraswamy loses trust vote 20:00 | Yeddyurappa calls Kumaraswamy's loss a "victory of democracy" 19:55 | Congress leader HK Patil: Congress-JD failed trust vote. The debate on …

Kumaraswamy govt out after 14 months as Congress-JDS coalition loses trust vote
5 years, 5 months ago

Kumaraswamy govt out after 14 months as Congress-JDS coalition loses trust vote

India Today  

HD Kumaraswamy got 99 votes losing the trust vote on Tuesday with 105 voting against the government. BS Yeddyurappa and other Karnataka BJP MLAs showed victory sign in the assembly after HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JD coalition government lost the trust vote. BS Yeddyurappa & other Karnataka BJP MLAs show victory sign in the Assembly, after HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JD coalition …

Prohibitory orders in Bengaluru as assembly heads to trust vote finally
5 years, 5 months ago

Prohibitory orders in Bengaluru as assembly heads to trust vote finally

India Today  

There are chances that the HD Kumaraswamy government will finally face the trust vote in Karnataka Assembly today. Meanwhile, prohibitory orders were issued in Bengaluru with apprehension of a clash between the ruling Congress and JDS supporters and the BJP supporters in the view of impending trust vote. The BJP and ruling Congress-JDS supporters actually clashed over two Independent MLAs, …

Karnataka crisis Updates: Kumaraswamy submits resignation, Guv asks him to continue till next govt is formed
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis Updates: Kumaraswamy submits resignation, Guv asks him to continue till next govt is formed

India Today  

HD Kumaraswamy-led Congress-Janata Dal coalition government lost majority in Karnataka Assembly on Tuesday. HERE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF KARNATAKA FLOOR TEST 09:56 pm: HD Kumaraswamy & G Parameshwara met Karnataka Speaker, KR Ramesh Kumar after the trust vote in Assembly, today. Karnataka: BJP supporters celebrate at party's state office in Bengaluru after HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JD coalition government lost trust …

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote: What next?
5 years, 5 months ago

Kumaraswamy loses trust vote: What next?

India Today  

After a prolonged debate on trust vote, the HD Kumaraswamy government on Tuesday lost the confidence motion the chief minister had moved last week. As soon as Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar announced the trust vote result in the Karnataka Assembly, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa flashed victory sign inside the house. "Game of karma," the Karnataka BJP tweeted following trust vote …

Karnataka Crisis : SC Refuses To Hear Today MLAs' Plea For Holding Trust Vote
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Crisis : SC Refuses To Hear Today MLAs' Plea For Holding Trust Vote

Live Law  

The CJI-led bench of the Supreme Court on Monday refused to accept the request made for urgent hearing today for a writ petition filed by two MLAs for holding trust vote in Karnataka assembly.When an oral mention regarding this was made by Senior Adovacate Mukul Rohatgi, CJI Ranjan Gogoi said it was impossible.Then Rohatgi made a request for tomorrow listing, …

Karnataka Crisis: Updates from July 22
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Crisis: Updates from July 22

India TV News  

The crucial floor test for deciding the fate of the JD-S-Congress coalition government in Karnataka has been deferred till Tuesday. With the two Independents supporting the BJP, which has 105 legislators, 107 votes will be against the motion in the division of votes vis-a-vis 100 of the ruling combine, including one from its ally Bahujan Samaj Party, whose member N. …

Karnataka crisis: 2 MLAs' plea seeking immediate floor test to be heard in SC tomorrow
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis: 2 MLAs' plea seeking immediate floor test to be heard in SC tomorrow

India Today  

The Supreme Court will hear on Tuesday a fresh plea of two Independent Karnataka MLAs seeking holding of the floor test "forthwith" in the state Assembly on the trust motion moved by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy. The two MLAs, who withdrew support to the Congress- Janata Dal-Secular government in Karnataka, moved the top court seeking a direction to the …

Nataka in Karnataka: HDK government fate likely to be decided on Monday; rebels refuse to compromise
5 years, 5 months ago

Nataka in Karnataka: HDK government fate likely to be decided on Monday; rebels refuse to compromise

India TV News  

The fate of the fragile Congress-JDS government in Karnataka is likely to be decided on the floor of the assembly Monday even as the rebel MLAs Sunday bluntly refused to compromise on their stand and Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy made an appeal to them to attend the House in an effort to save his 14-month old ministry. Amid reports …

Karnataka political crisis: Lone BSP MLA N Mahesh to skip floor test tomorrow on Mayawati's directions
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka political crisis: Lone BSP MLA N Mahesh to skip floor test tomorrow on Mayawati's directions

Firstpost  

Following his absence from the Karnataka Assembly session this week, there were reports that BSP MLA N Mahesh was told by Mayawati to go against the coalition during the trust vote. Bengaluru: N Mahesh, the lone BSP MLA the Congress-JD government in Karnataka was counting on, on Sunday said he will not be attending the floor test scheduled to be …

HD Kumaraswamy govt fate likely to be decided on Monday as coalition struggles to win back rebels
5 years, 5 months ago

HD Kumaraswamy govt fate likely to be decided on Monday as coalition struggles to win back rebels

India Today  

The fate of the fragile HD Kumaraswamy led Congress-JDS coalition government in Karnataka is likely to be decided on the floor of the assembly on Monday after it defied on July 19 the two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to prove majority after the ministry was wracked by a raft of resignations by rebel MLAs. Amid reports that the …

Karnataka floor test delayed till Monday as Kumaraswamy ignored Governor's deadlines
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka floor test delayed till Monday as Kumaraswamy ignored Governor's deadlines

India Today  

The Karnataka assembly floor test has been delayed till Monday as Janata Dal -Congress coalition government on Friday ignored Governor Vajubhai Vala's deadlines to prove majority in the House. In the letter, the Governor also said that the "detailed debates appear to be delaying the floor test to prove the majority". Speaking in the assembly, Kumaraswamy also told the Speaker …

No Karnataka floor test till Monday: Speaker adjourns House on Day 2 of debate; HDK, Congress move SC over 17 July order
5 years, 5 months ago

No Karnataka floor test till Monday: Speaker adjourns House on Day 2 of debate; HDK, Congress move SC over 17 July order

Firstpost  

Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar adjourned the House till Monday after the Assembly members debated on the no confidence motion, moved by Kumaraswamy, for the second day. Kumaraswamy said “I have made preliminary submission; we can conclude on Monday.” BJP leader Suresh Kumar said sanctity of trust vote would be lost if dragged on and insisted the process be completed Friday …

Karnataka stalemate continues, trust vote postponed to Monday
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka stalemate continues, trust vote postponed to Monday

Live Mint  

Two deadlines set by governor Vajubhai Vala lapsed on Friday with the Karnataka assembly set to resume the debate on a confidence motion on Monday, but not before hearing the governor acknowledge widespread “allegations of horse-trading”. The debate continued for the second consecutive day with the ruling coalition and Opposition trading allegations, postponing the trust vote that will determine the …

Karnataka Crisis: Trust vote on Monday, assembly adjourned | Updates from Friday
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Crisis: Trust vote on Monday, assembly adjourned | Updates from Friday

India TV News  

After high drama in the Karnataka Assembly on Thursday, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy was constrained by Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to prove his majority by 1:30 pm on Friday. In a letter to the Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, Vala had initially said, "I require you to prove your majority on the floor of the House on or before 1:30 p.m. Meanwhile, …

With Pillows, Bed Sheets, BJP MLAs Settle in for Night on Assembly Floor to Protest 'Bias' in Trust Motion
5 years, 5 months ago

With Pillows, Bed Sheets, BJP MLAs Settle in for Night on Assembly Floor to Protest 'Bias' in Trust Motion

News 18  

Bengaluru: Upping the ante, about 100 Bharatiya Janata Party legislators slept in the Karnataka Assembly on Thursday night to protest against the delay in taking the floor test by Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy on the confidence motion he moved on Thursday to prove that his Congress-JD-S coalition government has majority. “About 100 of our MLAs are on an overnight stay …

'You've Lost Confidence of House': D-day for HDK Govt Today as Governor Sets Deadline for Trust Vote
5 years, 5 months ago

'You've Lost Confidence of House': D-day for HDK Govt Today as Governor Sets Deadline for Trust Vote

News 18  

New Delhi: The ruling Congress-Janata Dal coalition in Karnataka lived to fight another day, but faces an uncertain future after Governor Vajubhai Vala directed Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to prove his majority in the state assembly before 1.30 pm on Friday. "We will stay until the trust vote is decided," he said after the BJP, exasperated over the delay in …

No trust vote in Karnataka today: Assembly adjourned amid uproar; BJP on overnight dharna inside House
5 years, 5 months ago

No trust vote in Karnataka today: Assembly adjourned amid uproar; BJP on overnight dharna inside House

Firstpost  

The House was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Krishna Reddy as the Congress members persistently shouted slogans against the BJP. Before the adjournment, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa declared that his party members would stay put in the House overnight and even till the time the trust vote was decided. Before the adjournment, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa declared that his party members …

Karnataka Assembly trust vote updates: No floor test today; Speaker adjourns House till 11 am tomorrow
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Assembly trust vote updates: No floor test today; Speaker adjourns House till 11 am tomorrow

Firstpost  

2:18 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Speaker applies whip on all MLAs, Siddaramaiah gives 45-minute long speech on Point of Order, 20 MLAs skip proceedings, a recap of today’s proceedings The discussion over the length of discussion on Motion of Trust became a major point of contention today as the BJP appeared clearly desperate to leverage its position of majority while …

Karnataka Crisis Deepens as Congress MLA Shrimant Patil's Presence in Hospital Creates Uproar in Assembly
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka Crisis Deepens as Congress MLA Shrimant Patil's Presence in Hospital Creates Uproar in Assembly

News 18  

New Delhi: The political drama continued in Karnataka as the Congress flashed photographs of MLA Shrimant Patil, who was staying at the Windflower Prakruthi Resort in Bengaluru, admitted to a Mumbai hospital. Asking Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar to protect their party MLAs, Congress leader DK Shivakumar said in the Assembly, "There were eight MLAs who travelled together, here is …

Karnataka crisis: Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in Assembly; Yeddyurappa says trust vote should be completed in a day
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka crisis: Kumaraswamy moves confidence motion in Assembly; Yeddyurappa says trust vote should be completed in a day

Firstpost  

Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy moved the confidence motion in the Assembly with the 14-month old Congress-JD government headed by him hanging by a thread after a rebellion by a section of ruling coalition lawmakers. Bengaluru: Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Thursday moved the confidence motion in the state Assembly with the 14-month old Congress-JD government headed by him …

Karnataka trust vote | Karnataka Governor asks Kumaraswamy to prove majority by 1.30 pm
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka trust vote | Karnataka Governor asks Kumaraswamy to prove majority by 1.30 pm

The Hindu  

The political uncertainty in Karnataka continues after the Assembly was adjourned till July 19 morning amid acrimony during the debate on the motion of confidence moved by Chief Minister H.D. 1.45 pm Guide me, says Speaker Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar says while he is a respondent before the Supreme Court, the Congress Legislative Party leader is not a party …

Karnataka trust vote: Vidhana Soudha turns into a fortress
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka trust vote: Vidhana Soudha turns into a fortress

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Vidhana Soudha, the seat of power in Karnataka, turned into a fortress on Thursday, with hundreds of police and other security personnel deployed to maintain peace on a day when the entire state remains on the edge over the future of the H.D.Kumaraswamy-led coalition government. Kumaraswamy, whose government has battled threats to its stability ever since it came to …

Karnataka trust vote: Odds heavily stacked against Kumaraswamy government
5 years, 5 months ago

Karnataka trust vote: Odds heavily stacked against Kumaraswamy government

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court’s order, which gives relief to 15 dissident Congress and JD MLAs from participating in the trust motion in the Legislative Assembly on Thursday, may have made the collapse of the 14-month-old coalition government imminent. Kumaraswamy-headed government has seen 13 Congress and 3 JD MLAs submit resignation letters to the Speaker, while two Independents, who quit the Ministry, …

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