Decision after discussing with high command: Siddaramaiah
Alliance for by-election
Bengaluru, October 06: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah said that decision on alliance with other party for the by-elections to three Lok Sabha seats and two Assembly seats would be taken after discussing with the party high command.
Speaking to reporters here on Saturday, Siddaramaiah said that “we will consider all elections seriously. Not only Jamakhandi assembly seat. We will consider all constituencies seriously. Decision would be taken on selection of candidates”, he said.
Normally, Lok Sabha elections would be announced in March. At this time, there was no need to conduct by-elections to three LS constituencies. But the Election Commission has already declared the dates, he said.
The Congress and JDS had decided to expand the Cabinet. But now the by-elections were declared. So, it would be discussed with the party high command and take a decision, Siddaramaiah said.
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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.
