Karnataka Assembly to rent recliners for MLAs for their post-lunch power naps
1 month 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 rest of the day. Rent, not purchase Khader, who wants to rent the recliners, said purchasing them would be a waste of money “if they lie unused” after the Assembly session. Karnataka Assembly Budget Session The Karnataka Assembly Budget Session will begin on March 3, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will present the state budget on March 7.

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ABP News  

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India Today  

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Hindustan Times  

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