New Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly will be known by Sunday: Bommai
Bengaluru, July 01: Former Karnataka Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai said it will be known by Sunday as to who will be the Leader of Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly.
According to party sources, BJP's legislature party meeting is likely to take place on Sunday to elect its leader, who will also be the Leader of Opposition in the Assembly, ahead of the legislature session starting from July 3.
''It will be known surely tomorrow evening,'' Bommai told reporters in Chikkamagaluru on Saturday, in response to a question as to who will be the Leader of Opposition.
According to BJP sources, the party national general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Arun Singh, has already gathered opinions of the newly elected legislators, and the new leader is likely to be chosen based on it and the outcome of consultations with the BJP's national leadership.
Bommai and senior leader and former Union Minister Basanagouda Patil Yatnal are said to be the frontrunners for the post.
Questions were raised from several quarters, including the ruling Congress, regarding the delay in electing the Leader of Opposition by the BJP.
Also there were criticisms alleging lack of strong or capable face in the BJP and infighting for the delay in appointment.
However, several BJP leaders including Bommai had hit back stating that the Leader of Opposition will be chosen, ahead of the full fledged Assembly session, as has been the practice.
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Mumbai: Group demands Aadhaar cards from hawkers, beats them up
Mumbai, Apr 26 (PTI): A case has been registered against nine persons associated with a political party for allegedly asking the names of hawkers in Shivaji Park area of central Mumbai and beating them up, police said on Saturday.
No arrest has been made but notices have been issued to the accused following the incident on Friday, said an officials.
According to complainant Saurabh Mishra, the accused demanded to see Aadhaar cards of hawkers and asked their names before assaulting them.
Probe is underway, the official said.
The Shivaji Park area in Dadar has traditionally been a stronghold of the undivided Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena.
