Trust vote win not end of Karnataka crisis; BS Yediyurappa must humour rebel MLAs till SC rules on disqualification
Sanjay • 6 years agoWith the disqualification of the 17 rebel MLAs in Karnataka, BS Yediyurappa doesn't have the headache of satisfying them with ministerial berths, but the BJP must keep them in good humour as the SC judgment could go either way
Facing disqualification, rebel Karnataka MLAs seek four weeks' time to appear before Speaker
• 6 years agoThe MLAs resigned earlier in July, threatening the existence of the coalition government of the Congress and the JD(S), compelling Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy to seek the vote of confidence, which he lost.
Karnataka crisis: Rebel MLAs in Mumbai to return after BJP's BS Yeddyurappa is sworn-in as next chief minister
• 6 years agoThe rebel Congress-JD(S) MLAs camping in Mumbai will leave for Bengaluru after BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa is sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka
Karnataka Assembly floor test updates: HDK claims fake resignation letter doing rounds on social media, slams 'cheap level of publicity'
Fp Staff • 6 years agoKarnataka Assembly floor test LIVE updates: Speaking in the Assembly, HD Kumaraswamy said, "I got information that I have tendered my resignation to the governor. I don't know who is waiting to become the chief minister. Someone has forged my signature and spread the same on social media. I'm shocked at the cheap level of publicity."
Karnataka Assembly trust vote updates: No floor test today; Speaker adjourns House till 11 am tomorrow
Fp Staff • 6 years agoKarnataka Assembly trust vote LIVE Updates: The floor test will not be held on Thursday as Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar adjourned the House till 11 am on Friday.
Daily Bulletin: Karnataka coalition govt to face trust vote today, Ayodhya mediation panel to submit report; day's top stories
Fp Staff • 6 years agoHere are today's top stories: Karnataka Assembly to vote on fate of HD Kumaraswamy government today, Punjab, Haryana HC to hear plea in Kathua rape case, and more
SC order on Karnataka crisis: Court says rebel MLAs can't be compelled to take part in trust vote; fate of govt hangs in balance
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAlso welcoming the top court's decision was the Karnataka speaker, saying, "I will not delay decision on resignations, will work as per my constitutional role."
Karnataka political crisis updates: KPCC president says Congress' disqualification petition against MLAs is as per anti-defection law
Fp Staff • 6 years agoKarnataka political crisis LIVE updates: Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar is currently meeting with HD Kumaraswamy, Siddaramaiah, MB Patil, KJ George and MLC Rizwan Arshad in his Chamber in the Vidhan Soudha, News18 reported.
Karnataka crisis: Siddaramaiah says he is confident JD(S)-Congress coalition will win trust vote; BJP moves MLAs to hotel
• 6 years agoCongress leader Siddaramaiah on Friday said that he is confident that the JD(S)-Congress will win a vote of confidence in the Karnataka Assembly
Beyond hugplomacy: Congress' knight-in-shining-armour approach may not be enough to stitch Opposition unity
Sandipghose • 7 years agoRahul Gandhi's knight-in-shining-armour strategy may be a double-edged sword. Besides, mature Opposition leaders may not be comfortable with his 'shoot and scoot' style.