Priyanka to contest from constituency where Indira Gandhi got political rebirth: Congressmen demand
Bengaluru, Jan 30: The Chikmagaluru and Udupi District Congress Committee urged Priyanka Gandhi to contest from Chikmagaluru-Udupi Lok Sabha constituency which gave a political rebirth to her grandmother Indira Gandhi, in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls.
Forty-one years back, Indira Gandhi had won in the Chikmagaluru by-election and then, George Fernandes had campaigned against Indira Gandhi.
Now, Shobha Karandlaje of the BJP is the Lok Sabha Member from this constituency. The Congress lost power in 1977 and Indira Gandhi was also defeated. Later, Indira Gandhi had won from Chikmagaluru-Udupi constituency. Same thing would be repeated if Priyanka Gandhi contest from this constituency, the Congressmen opined.
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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.
