Coalition govt has to face Speaker election test before floor test
Bengaluru, May 24: The JDS-Congress coalition government has to face the tough test of electing the Speaker before winning the floor test in the Assembly. This has created curiosity in the political circle.
On Thursday, former minister KR Ramesh Kumar has filed his nomination as the JDS-Congress candidate for the Speaker position. Against Ramesh Kumar, Suresh Kumar of BJP has filed his nomination papers which made the election more colourful. As there are two contenders for the Speaker post, election would be held at the first Assembly session to be held on May 25 at 12.15 pm. The voting might be through voice vote or raising the hands.
As per the present strength, the Congress-JDS combine has the edge against BJP candidate. So, it is almost sure that Ramesh Kumar would elect as the Speaker of the Assembly.
Since the BJP is the largest party in the Assembly with 104 seats, it would definitely give strong fight to JDS-Congress combine in the election. But the BJP does not have the required number of votes to win the Speaker post. Even then, it has fielded its candidate to test its luck. It has planned to gain the support of the MLAs of JDS-Congress combine who are dissatisfied. But it is said that the BJP has bleak chances to win the election.
Ramesh Kumar has already worked as the Speaker and has managed the Assembly efficiently. So, the Congress has chosen Ramesh Kumar for the post.
No secrete voting
“There is no provision for secrete voting in electing Speaker. The Speaker would be elected through open voting. The Secretariat would place the proposals of the contenders who have already filed their nomination papers. The election process would be held through voice voting, rising hands or by standing up in their places”.
--S Murthy, Assembly Secretary
Ramesh Kumar’s election is sure: DyCM
“KR Ramesh Kumar has filed his nomination papers for the Speaker post from JDS-Congress combine. He has done a good job as the Speaker earlier also. He would once again become the Speaker”.
Dr G Parameshwar, Deputy Chief Minister
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Adityanath govt has completely failed to maintain Taj Mahal, alleges Akhilesh
Lucknow (PTI): Samajwadi Party supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday raised questions over maintenance of the Taj Mahal in Agra and attacked the Yogi Adityanath government saying it should be a "living and active" example, not just a "monument".
Yadav, who shared a viral video in which a plant could be seen sprouting from the dome of the Taj Mahal, said the monument might develop cracks due to the roots.
In a post on X, he said, "The BJP government and its dormant departments have completely failed to maintain the Taj Mahal, the wonder that attracts tourists from all over the world."
Yadav went on to say, "There is a possibility of rusting of the metal of the urn on the main dome. Water is dripping from the main dome. There is news of plants growing in the dome. If the roots of trees like these grow, then the Taj Mahal may crack."
He also highlighted problems of monkey menace and water logging in the Taj Mahal complex.
"The Taj Mahal complex has become a sanctuary for monkeys. There is a problem of waterlogging in the Taj Mahal complex. The tourists are worried whether they should admire the Taj Mahal or deal with the problems," Yadav said, adding due to all these reasons, the country's image is tarnished at the global level.
Last week, the main dome of the Taj witnessed water seepage due to incessant rains but officials said there was no damage to the arched roof.
Yadav asked where crores of rupees of funds that come for the maintenance of Taj Mahal are going.
"The government should be a living and active example, not just a monument," he added.
