JD(s) MLA Shivalinge Gowda to join Congress ahead of assembly elections
Hassan: Shivalinge Gowda, JD(S) legislator from Arsikere, will join the Congress, as decided by his supporters in a meeting on Wednesday night.
Gowda had been distancing himself from the JD(S) in recent times. He had also clarified about a fortnight ago that his supporters’ decision would be ultimate.
A meeting of the supporters was held at Gowda’s residence in Arsikere on Wednesday night, in order to decide on the matter prior to Congress leader Siddaramaiah’s arrival in Guttinagere village, Arsikere taluk, on March 5, for the unveiling of a statue of Sangolli Rayanna.
The followers of the MLA expressed their support to Gowda joining the Congress by turning on the torch in their respective cell phones during the meeting at night time.
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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.
