Will not contest upcoming Lok Sabha election: HD Devegowda
Bengaluru, Jan 05: I had become the Prime Minister of this country through pro-people struggle and development. I have seen victories and defeats several times. I will not contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections to strengthen the party and transform youth activists as leaders, said JD (S) national President HD Devegowda.
Speaking to reporters at JP Bhavan on Saturday, he said, "All the regional parties in the country are uniting and they have developed to such an extent that development is possible only through them.
"I have worked hard to build the JDS party. Far from power, I will strive to transform party workers to leaders and to strengthen the party from the root level. Hence, I will not contest Lok Sabha polls anymore," he said.
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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.
