Won't accept flowers, shawls from people during public, private events: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru: In a recent tweet, the newly sworn-in Chief Minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, made an announcement regarding his preference for receiving gifts during personal and public events. The CM stated that he has decided to no longer accept flowers or shawls, which are commonly offered as a mark of respect. Instead, he encouraged people to express their love and respect by presenting books as gifts.
The tweet read, "I have decided not to accept flowers or shawls from people who often give it as a mark of respect. This is for during both personal and public events. People can give books if they want to express their love and respect in the form of gifts. May all your love and affection continue to be on me."
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The Chief Minister's tweet was met with positive responses, with many applauding his decision to embrace a more thoughtful approach to receiving gifts.
In the future, it will be interesting to observe the response to this change in gift-giving traditions and the impact it may have on the broader cultural landscape of Karnataka.
I have decided not to accept flowers or shawls from people who often give it as a mark of respect.
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 21, 2023
This is for during both personal and public events.
People can give books if they want to express their love and respect in the form of gifts.
May all your love and affection…
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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.
