We’re waiting for Governor’s decision: Azad
Bengaluru, May 16: Congress leader Gulam Nabi Azad said that both KPCC president Dr G Parameshwar and JDS state president HD Kumaraswamy have submitted their letter seeking permission to form the government and they are waiting for the message of the Governor.
Speaking to reporters here on Wednesday, Azad said that the Congress and JDS have more numbers than actually required to form the government. But the BJP does not have that magic number to claim formation of government. Even the Supreme Court has given a clear verdict that in case of hung assembly, two or more parties could join together and form the government. So, without wasting the time, the Governor should invite the Congress and JDS to form the government, he demanded.
As there is a chance for horse trading if the Governor is delayed in conveying his message, the Governor should not give room for such developments. He should use his Constitutional power and allow the coalition to form the government. Otherwise, the Congress would sit in dharna in front of the Gandhi statue before Vidhana Soudha and all leaders from Congress and JDS would take part in it, Azad said.
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Country witnessing storm of change: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi (PTI): As polling began in 49 constituencies for the fifth phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it has become clear that people have stood up to protect the Constitution and democracy and the country is witnessing a storm of change.
Voting is being held in 49 constituencies in six states and two union territories in the fifth phase, which will decide the electoral fate of several prominent leaders like Gandhi, Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Smriti Irani and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah.
In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "Today is the fifth phase of voting! In the first four phases itself, it has become clear that people have stood up to protect the Constitution and democracy and are defeating the BJP."
"This country is fed up with the politics of hatred and is now voting on its own issues. Youths for jobs, farmers for MSP and freedom from debt, women for economic independence and security, and labourers for fair wages.
"The people are fighting this election along with INDIA (bloc) and there is a storm of change in the country," the former Congress president said.
"I am appealing to the entire country, including Amethi and Rae Bareli, come out and vote in large numbers for the prosperity of your families, for your own rights and for the progress of India," Gandhi said.
