Guv's Walkout Sparks Chaos in Karnataka Assembly Session
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A joint session of the Karnataka legislative council and assembly descended into chaos on Friday as the Congress and BJP clashed over Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's abrupt exit during the inaugural sitting on Thursday. The BJP demanded the suspension of Congress MLC BK Hariprasad, who allegedly tried to stop the governor from leaving. Leader of Opposition Chalavadi Narayanaswamy accused Hariprasad of 'hooliganism' and claimed that the governor showed respect to the national anthem. However, Congress members defended Hariprasad, saying the governor should have remained until the anthem was played. The dispute also spilled over into the assembly, where opposition leader R Ashok accused Congress leaders of disrespecting the governor. Law Minister HK Patil claimed that the governor had rejected the address without reading it, violating Article 176(1) of the Constitution. Senior Congress leaders outside the House criticized the governor's conduct, with MLC M. Nagaraju Yadav calling for his removal, citing Article 163 of the Constitution. The incident has sparked a heated debate over the governor's role and their relationship with the state government. The controversy has raised questions about the governor's actions and whether they were influenced by the central government. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy alleged that governors in opposition-ruled states are being advised by the central government. The incident has set a precedent for future legislative sessions in Karnataka, with many calling for greater respect and decorum in the proceedings.
