Unbecoming of Siddaramaiah to demand ban on RSS, says CM Bommai
Hubballi: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has come down hard on Siddaramaiah for the demand by the leader of the Opposition to ban the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
The chief minister, who was addressing reporters in the city on Thursday, called it ‘unfortunate’ that Siddaramaiah was making such a demand.
“The Congress has no right to question the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI), since the party members had themselves withdrawn cases against the organization. Now, as eyewash against such a move, they are demanding a ban on the RSS,” said Bommai.
“The Congress has failed at specifying or explaining why the RSS should be banned, since the organization has helped build several institutions for the backward classes of society. The members of the RSS have also helped provide relief to people struggling in times of natural disaster like floods. The RSS has always helped spread a sense of patriotism,” the chief minister said.
Bommai, however, refused to comment on the election to the post of the Congress president, calling it an internal matter of the Congress.
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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.
