BJP and JD(S) leaders urge Karnataka Governor to reject Basavaraj Horatti's resignation
A delegation of BJP and JD(S) leaders met with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday to request the rejection of Basavaraj Horatti's resignation as Legislative Council Chairman. The opposition leaders alleged that the resignation was obtained through coercion and unconstitutional pressure exerted by Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other Congress party members. The delegation has formally petitioned the Governor to investigate the incident and take constitutional action against those involved in the alleged forced resignation.
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What Happened
A delegation of BJP and JD(S) leaders, led by Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, met with Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday. The group submitted a petition requesting that the Governor reject the resignation of Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti. The opposition leaders alleged that the resignation was secured through unlawful pressure and intimidation tactics.
The petition specifically names Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, KPCC President B K Hariprasad, and MLCs Saleem Ahmed and S Ravi as individuals who allegedly entered Horatti's chamber to demand his resignation. The opposition delegation characterized the conduct of these individuals as unconstitutional and urged the Governor to initiate a formal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the resignation.
Key Facts
- BJP and JD(S) leaders met with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday.Source not recorded
- The delegation requested the rejection of Basavaraj Horatti's resignation as Legislative Council Chairman.Source not recorded
- Opposition leaders allege the resignation was obtained through coercion.Source not recorded
- The petition names Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other Congress members as being involved in the incident.Source not recorded
- Chalavadi Narayanaswamy led the delegation to the Governor.Source not recorded
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