BJP Workers Protest Against Shobha Karandlaje's Candidacy in Bengaluru North
Bengaluru: The announcement of MP Shobha Karandlaje as the BJP's candidate for the Bengaluru North Lok Sabha seat has sparked discontent among local BJP workers, leading to protests and slogans of "Go back Shobhakka".
BJP activists expressed their displeasure after Karandlaje's candidacy was confirmed by the BJP.
A video circulating on social media shows locals holding placards and chanting slogans against Shobha Karandlaje, urging the party not to give her a ticket for Bengaluru North. Protesters voiced their belief that only local leaders could effectively address their issues, emphasising the need to prioritise local Vokkaliga leaders for the ticket.
The demonstrators carried placards with messages such as "Shobha Hathao-Bangalore North BJP Bachao" (Remove Shobha, Save Bangalore North BJP).
This protest follows a similar campaign by CT Ravi's supporters, who launched a 'Go Back Shobha' letter campaign against Karandlaje when she sought a ticket from Udupi Chikmagalur a few days ago.
#GoBackShobhaAkka slogans raised by BJP supporters from Bangalore North after @ShobhaBJP's name was announced for Bengaluru North.
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) March 14, 2024
'Locals' ( Sadananda Gowda's supporters?) holding placards, raising slogans 'Go Back Shoba Akka'.
A few days back CT Ravi's supporters raised… pic.twitter.com/XUs0JCU0kS
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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.
