Deputy CM Parameshwar accuses governor of encouraging horse trading

Vartha Bharati | 08-07-2019 | 22:39:00 IST

Bengaluru, Jul 8: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwar Monday accused governor Vajubhai Vala of encouraging horse trading following a flurry of resignations by Congress and JD(S) legislators threatening the existence of the coalition government in the State.

"Our governor when the MLAs went to submit their resignations to him, there was no necessity for him to chit-chat with them for two hours," he told reporters.

"In the photograph you have published, the governor was sitting with the police officer. If there was any threat to any MLA, if the MLAs had asked for any security then the question of police security arises but the governor called the police commissioner there and discussed with the MLAs for two hours.

In such a situation, we are forced to say that you are responsible for the horse trading," Parameshwar added.

Condemning the statement, former deputy chief minister and BJP MLA R Ashok said it was deplorable that the governor's name has been dragged into the controversy.

Parameshwar spoke to reporters at his Sadashivanagar residence where he had called a meeting with ministers of the Congress party in the coalition government to decide a strategy to bail out the government, headed by Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, from the crises.

While 13 MLAs resigned earlier including 12 on Saturday, two independent MLAs H Nagesh (Mulbagal constituency) and R Shankar (Ranebennur) withdrew their support to the government Monday.

Parameshwara said he spoke to ministers about the present political developments and its fallout besides measures to be taken to prevent the "destabilising process." 

"Some of them (ruling party MLAs) have gone to Mumbai, some are here. We know what the BJP is trying to do and what their game plan is. We are following it very closely.

We need to take steps whatever is necessary including all of us may resign and accommodate the MLAs," Parameshwar said.

The JD(S) and Congress ministers Monday tendered their resignations to give a free hand to the Chief Minister to reshuffle his Cabinet to include rebel MLAs, most of whom are camping in Mumbai.

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Bengaluru: FIR against Lamborghini owner for dangerous stunt at Anil Kumble Circle

21-03-2026 ¦ 21-03-2026 IST

Courtesy: X/ @CitizenReprt

Bengaluru: The Cubbon Park Traffic Police have registered a suo motu FIR against the owner of a white Lamborghini after a video of the vehicle performing dangerous stunts at Anil Kumble Circle went viral on social media, Deccan Herald reported.

The incident reportedly occurred between 2 am and 3 am on Saturday, when the luxury car bearing registration number KA 05 NR 0009 was seen drifting and making high-speed turns at the junction, posing a serious risk to public safety.

According to police, the driver circled the junction twice while performing stunts before speeding away towards the Cubbon Park Police Station stretch. Police noted that the driver and occupants were seen engaging in hooliganism, with some even standing out of the sunroof and screaming.

Video from last night in Bengaluru. Lamborghini KA 05 NR 0009 seen repeatedly doing donuts at a public junction under a flyover while other vehicles were present, posing a safety risk.@blrcitytraffic @BlrCityPolice please look into this and take action if required. pic.twitter.com/UuOHXljE5i

— CitizenReportIN (@CitizenReprt) March 21, 2026

"Operating vehicles in a reckless manner on public roads is a non-negotiable violation of the law," a senior traffic police officer said.

"An FIR has been registered under sections pertaining to rash and negligent driving and endangering human life," the officer added. 

Police have approached the Regional Transport Office (RTO) to extract the full details of the vehicle’s owner. While the registration number has been confirmed, officials are verifying the insurance documents and the identity of the person driving the car at the time of the incident.

The Cubbon Park Traffic Police confirmed that the case was registered based on digital evidence and a report from the personnel stationed in the area for night vigil. Further investigation is underway.