BJP’s M.P Renukacharya meets CM Siddaramaiah, DyCM D.K Shivakumar
speculations rife over him joining Congress party
Bengaluru: Amidst rising desertions from the BJP and the JD(S), with leaders jumping to the Congress party after its resounding victory in the Vidhan Sabha elections, in a sudden development on Friday, BJP Leader M.P Renukacharya met Chief Minister Siddharamaih and Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president D.K Shivakumar, rising speculations over his entry into the grand old party.
Renuakacharya who met both the senior leaders on Friday has stirred curiosity in Karnataka politics following his sudden statement that, “I am a Lok Shaba ticket aspirant from Davangere, concerning which I have sought a ticket for cnstesting from the constituency. However, Iam waiting for the senior leaders say on this.”
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In the meantime, clarifying his stance Renuakacharya stated that he is currently with the BJP itself and is not aware about who will leave the party or not, But I'm still in the BJP party. No one has offered me an opportunity to join the Congress party to this date.
Providing clarity in an interaction with the media following the meeting amidst speculations, he said that “I had visited the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister to convey my wishes on the occasion of Varalakshmi festival. In the past I have also met the former Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa and conveyed his wishes at the festivals.”
“"In the Honnali and Nyamati taluks of Davangere district, there is a shortage of rainfall, and I have requested the government to declare both these taluks as drought-affected regions," said Renukacharya.
"I might have faced defeat in the elections, but the people of these taluks have given me with a political future. Therefore, I have requested the government to declare these taluks as drought-affected regions," he informed.
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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.
