Mysuru: Krishnaraja constituency MLA and BJP leader S A Ramdas on Saturday reportedly said lighting candles as instructed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kill Coronavirus as the virus will die due to the heat produced by the candles.

On Saturday, the MLA was speaking to media reporters after distributing masks and candles among people. He called on people to switch off the lights of their houses and to light candles.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday in a video message to the people of the country had urged people to switch off the lights of their houses and to light candles and flashlights in their balconies at 9 pm on April 5.

Ramdas said that the virus will come towards the candle when lights are off and the heat produced by the candles will then kill the virus, thereby calling on people to follow the request of PM Modi on April 5.

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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.