Anti-cow slaughter bill in K'taka was drawn to satisfy the BJP’s “bosses in Nagpur": Priyank Kharge
Says any rule brought in by BJP can go if found to be regressive
Bengaluru: The previous Bommai’s government’s anti-cow slaughter bill in the state hinders social progress along with causing humongous financial burdens, said Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge in an interview with NDTV on Tuesday.
He mentioned that any regressive policy by the Bharatiya Janata Party, and not only the ones regarding cow slaughter or hijab, has a possibility to be repealed after reviewing if it hinders the state’s economic and social development.
Kharge, Minister for Rural Development and Panchyat Raj (RDPR), opined that the anti-cow slaughter bill neither made the farmers nor the industry happy. Instead, it was drawn to satisfy the BJP’s “bosses in Nagpur,” he added.
When questioned about the possible political repercussions of this, he stated that their party has received a huge mandate to keep the state on the line of progress. He added that the focus of Congress government is “not politics, just economics”.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
