DK Suresh not interested in elections: DCM DK Shivakumar
Mangaluru: Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stated that his brother DK Suresh is not interested in participating in elections as people have given a message for him to rest. However, Shivakumar said that Suresh is keen to work for the party. The DCM made these remarks upon his arrival at Mangaluru International Airport, where he spoke to the media before his visit to the Kukke Subrahmanya temple.
When asked about the Channapatna by-election, Shivakumar highlighted the strong support from the electorate, with 85,000 people voting for their party. He expressed the party's commitment to serving these constituents and retaining their 136 seats. He also said that the people of Channapatna feel neglected and that the current time is ideal for addressing their concerns.
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Shivakumar further said that HD Kumaraswamy entered politics much later than he did, with Shivakumar contesting for assembly elections as early as 1985, while Kumaraswamy entered after 1995. He asserted his familiarity with Channapatna, which predates Kumaraswamy's involvement by ten years.
Addressing the demand for more DCM positions, Shivakumar dismissed the notion of daily news publications on the matter and assured that the party would respond appropriately to such demands.
In response to a question about Kumaraswamy's knowledge of mining permissions in Bellary, Shivakumar said that "I don't know whether Kumaraswamy knows about it or not however I don't know anything."
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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.
