Joint legislature session from January 22; special discussion on MGNREGA, says CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has said that the joint session of the state legislature will be held from January 22 to 31, during which a special discussion will be taken up on the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the session will begin with the Governor’s address, followed by a detailed discussion on changes related to the MGNREGA scheme. He added that preparations for the state budget will begin after the conclusion of the session.
Responding to questions about a possible visit to New Delhi, Siddaramaiah said he would travel if called by the party leadership.
On the issue of action against DGP Ramachandra Rao over alleged inappropriate conduct, the Chief Minister said disciplinary action has been taken and the officer has been suspended.
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Vijay unable to prove majority, not invited for CM oath ceremony: Sources
Chennai: Actor-politician Vijay has reportedly not been invited to take oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after failing to demonstrate support from the required number of MLAs, sources in Raj Bhavan said.
According to media reports that quoted sources in the office of R.N. Ravi Arlekar, Vijay could not prove the backing of 118 legislators, the majority mark in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly.
Despite last-minute efforts to secure support from the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK), Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazagam (AMMK), and an IUML legislator, Vijay reportedly managed support from only 116 MLAs, falling short by two members.
Sources said Vijay failed to submit letters of support from the VCK and the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).
Later, the IUML issued a statement clarifying that it was not part of the TVK-led alliance.
Meanwhile, AMMK leader T.T.V. Dhinakaran is also said to have informed the Governor that his party would support the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) instead.
Earlier in the evening, Vijay had met Governor Arlekar and staked claim to form the government, stating that he enjoyed the support of 118 MLAs.
