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Karnataka Floor Test LIVE updates: Assembly adjourned till Monday without voting on confidence motion
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly was on Friday adjourned till Monday amid high drama without taking up the voting on confidence motion
By NH Web Desk
Karnataka assembly adjourned till Monday without voting on confidence motion
The Karnataka Assembly was adjourned till Monday without taking up the voting on the motion of confidence moved by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy.
Speaker K R Ramesh Kumar adjourned the House after the Congress-JDS coalition governement ignored two deadlines set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to prove majority on Friday itself.
Before adjourning, the Speaker made it clear that finality would be put on the motion on Monday and the matter would not be prolonged further under any circumstances.
Published: 19 Jul 2019, 8:42 AM IST
BJP to protest again tonight
Karnataka Dy CM G. Parameshwara: We've approached SC to contend 2 major issues
It is impossible to skip floor test. We will give the floor test on Monday says Siddaramaiah
Yeddyurappa requests the Speaker to conduct the floor test today and respect the Governor’s directive
Rebel MLAs are not respecting Speaker’s decision alleges HK Patil
Speaker Ramesh Kumar says if rebel leaders approach me i will give them protection
CM HD Kumaraswamy’s second deadline to prove majority ends
Governor Vaijubhai Vala’s Second deadline set for Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to prove majority ends
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BJP is trying to twist Anti-defection law says MLA Shivalinge Gowda
People of state are saying that the Governors office is a puppet of the BJP says MLA Shivalinge Gowda
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BJP is trying to twist Anti-defection law says MLA Shivalinge Gowda
CM HD Kumaraswamy moves SC opposing Governor's deadline for the trust vote
Chief MinisterH D Kumaraswamy has also moved the Supreme Court and challenged the Governor’s letter which had asked him to complete the trust vote by 1.30 pm today
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I leave the decision on the floor test to you (the Speaker) says HD Kumaraswamy
BJP is trying to destabilise government for the 7th time Shivalinge Gowda
"I have received a second love letter," says Kumaraswamy in the assembly on governor's second missive
BJP desperate for voting on confidence motion as they have purchased MLAs; Siddaramaiah
Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah Friday alleged the BJP is desperate for voting on the motion of confidence moved by chief minister H D Kumaraswamy because it has 'purchased' the rebel legislators and said the process may prolong till Monday.
Speaking to reporters after the deadline set by Governor Vajubhai Vala to the chief minister to prove his majority in the asssembly by 1.30 pm Friday expired, he said the voting on confidence motion happens after the discussions were over.
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BJP is involved in destabilising the government alleges CM HD Kumaraswamy
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy alleges BJP’s is involvement in destabilising the government
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BJP wants to take away our rights says Dinesh G Rao
Governor asks CM Kumaraswamy to prove majority by 6 pm
Governor issues second deadline for floor test, asks CM Kumaraswamy to prove majority before 6 pm
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BJP delegation to meet Governor, to file complain against CM Kumaraswamy
BS Yeddyurappa says we are moving a breach of privilege motion against MLA Srinivas Gowda(JDS)
Governor Vajubhai Vala sends an interim report on today’s development to Home Secretary
I don’t think debate will end today, it will continue on Monday, says Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah,Congress on trust vote debate in Karnataka assembly, says “The discussion is still not complete and 20 members are yet to participate. I don’t think it will finish today and it will continue on Monday also”
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Karnataka assembly session has been adjourned till 3 pm
Until the debate concludes we can’t proceed for floor test: Speaker Ramesh Kumar
Kumaraswamy cites a Supreme Court verdict that the Governor cannot act as ombudsman of Legislature
Former state JD(S) chief H Vishwanath had claimed BJP offered him Rs 26 crore, says Minister Sa Ra Mahesh
The MLA has sought permission as he is unwell, says Speaker Ramesh Kumar
Congress MLA Shrimanth Patil clarifies that he has not been kidnapped. The MLA has sought permission as he is unwell: Speaker Ramesh Kumar
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Mumbai Police has allowed Karnataka Police officials to meet and take statement of Congress MLA Shrimant Patil
Mumbai Police has allowed Karnataka Police officials to meet and take statement of Congress MLA Shrimant Patil, who is admitted at St George hospital in Mumbai
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Governor sent a letter asking us to prove majority by 1:30 pm: CM Kumaraswamy
BJP offered me money to join their party, says JD(S) MLA Srinivas Gowda
JDS MLA Srinivas Gowda alleges he was offered Rs 5 crore bribe by the BJP to defect to bring down government.
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Why are BJP MLAs not responding to bribe allegations?, says Minister Krishna Byre Gowda
We have not indulged in black magic to save the government: CM Kumaraswamy
Government can be formed today or tomorrow: CM Kumaraswamy
I do not lust for power. This position is not important for me, says Kumaraswamy
I do not lust for power. This position is not important for me. I want to set an example for generations to come: CM Kumaraswamy
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Independents came to me saying BJP was not the right party: CM Kumaraswamy
Democracy has been murdered in broad daylight: CM Kumaraswamy
CM HD Kumaraswamy begins his speech in Assembly
I am not being partial, will take a fair decision based on facts, says KR Ramesh Kumar
Not in a hurry to take any decision. I am under no pressure from anyone. Not moving Privileged Motion. I am not being partial, will take a fair decision based on facts, says Karnataka Assembly Speaker, KR Ramesh Kumar.
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KR Ramesh Kumar: I have enough strength to take a non partisan decision despite slurs at my character
Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar says, Those who hurl slurs at my character, look back at what your life has been. Anyone who knows me knows I don't have lakhs of money stashed up like others. I have enough strength to take a non partisan decision despite such slurs.
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Karnataka Police arrive at Mumbai hospital to meet Congress MLA
Karnataka Police, accompanied by Mumbai Police, arrived at St. George Hospital, where Congress MLA Shrimant Patil was admitted on Thursday.
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Speaker and coalition govt appeals Supreme Court to review its verdict on rebel MLA
Governor is arbitrarily interfering and trying to work as agent of a party, says Congress MP
“I think the Congress party will go to Supreme Court because Governor cannot interfere in the matter of Speaker, he has no right to do it. Governor is arbitrarily interfering and trying to work as agent of a party, says Congress MP Nasir Hussain
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Karnataka BJP MLAs to hold a meeting with Yeddyurappa
Karnataka BJP MLAs to hold a meeting with State BJP President, B. S. Yeddyurappa before the commencement of today's Assembly session.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara eating breakfast with BJP MLA Suresh Kumar at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.
WATCH | Karnataka BJP legislators go for morning walk
K'taka BJP legislators go for morning walk. They were on an over night 'dharna' at Vidhana Soudha over their demand of floor test. K'taka Guv Vajubhai Vala has written to CM HD Kumaraswamy, asking him to prove majority of the govt on floor of th
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Karnataka BJP legislators stage protest sleep in Assembly
Upping the ante, about 100 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators are sleeping in the Karnataka Assembly from 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.