Mangaluru: Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader expressed his plans to digitize the assembly proceedings in the state and transform it into a paperless house. He made this announcement during a media conference organized by the Dakshina Kannada District Working Journalists Association at Press Club in the city.

Khader mentioned that this system has already been successfully implemented in Kerala and Himachal Pradesh. By digitizing the assembly proceedings, he believes that it will facilitate greater public access to watch the House proceedings and enable citizens to raise their concerns.

Strengthening the democratic system is a crucial goal, and Khader emphasized that effective assembly proceedings are essential for achieving this. He believes that efficient proceedings can lead to the implementation of better laws for the benefit of the public.

Khader also emphasized the importance of the opposition's functioning in the proceedings to ensure the smooth functioning of the government. As the Speaker, he acknowledged his responsibility in ensuring that the time in the Vidhan Sabha is utilized efficiently.

He acknowledged that healthy debates and discussions are part of the democratic process, and it is the Speaker's role to steer the discussions towards achieving specific goals. He emphasized that meaningful discussions about bills and their subsequent passage into laws would ultimately benefit the citizens of the state.

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Bengaluru: In a recent incident near the Vidhana Soudha, Bailahongala MLA Mahantesh Kaujalagi was involved in a car accident. The mishap occurred as the MLA was departing from the MLA's House and was struck by a polo vehicle while exiting the Vidhana Soudha premises.

Fortunately, the MLA sustained only minor injuries in the collision. Following the accident, Kaujalagi was immediately transported to the hospital in another vehicle for medical attention.

The incident happened within the jurisdiction of the Cubbon Park Traffic Police Station.