“Not happy…long way to go” DK Shivakumar’s brother DK Suresh confirms new Karnataka power-sharing
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will extend an invitation to opposition leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will extend an invitation to opposition leaders to attend the swearing-in ceremony
Mr Chowdhury, who was speaking to newspersons amidst a round of applause and merrymaking by the jubilant fans in the city today
"We have six months' time to hold a by-election after a seat falls vacant. The trial court has given 30 days time for judicial remedy. So, we will wait," Kumar said
The polling would take place in a single phase on May 10, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Wednesday.
Experts say that Kharge had come very close to becoming the CM in Karnataka thrice in 1999, 2004 and 2013, but narrowly missed the opportunity
Earlier, as soon as the trust motion was moved by Kumaraswamy, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa said the trust vote process should be completed in a single day.
The coalition government on the verge of collapse as already 18 lawmakers have submitted their resignations - 13 Congress, 3 JD(S) and two independent MLAs.
The Supreme Court will pass the order in the case tomorrow at 10:30 am.
The Speaker had earlier put the resignations on hold and argued that his constitutional duties mandated him to verify whether the resignations tendered by the MLAs were voluntary or forced.
Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy last Friday had sought time from Speaker to prove majority in the Assembly.
