Karnataka govt. decides to rename Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South
Bengaluru, Jul 26: The Karnataka government on Friday decided to rename Ramanagara district as "Bengaluru South".
The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
"We have decided to rename Ramanagara district as Bengaluru South....It is based on the demand of the people there. The Revenue Department will start the process," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said.
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Briefing reporters after the Cabinet meeting, he said: "Only the name of the district will change, remaining all will remain the same."
The proposal to rename neighbouring Ramanagara district, consisting of Ramanagara, Magadi, Kanakapura, Channapatna and Harohalli taluks, as ‘Bengaluru South’ gained steam recently, with a Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar-led delegation meeting the Chief Minister and submitting a memorandum to raise the pitch.
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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.
