Is 9:45 am auspicious?
Giving a go by to the normal practice of starting the opening day of the legislature session at 11 am, the current monsoon session was convened at 9:45 am.

As soon as the House assembled, several opposition members sought to know the reason behind the early timing. “Are astrologers running the House ?” they asked.

They charged the government of succumbing to superstitious beliefs. Leader of the Opposition Dharam Singh said it was unprecedented that House had been convened at such an “odd hour”. “I have been a member of this House since 1972, never before has the protocol of starting the House at 11 am on the opening day been violated”, he said. Speaker Krishna too had to face criticism.

While Krishna said he had no role in fixing the time, Home Minister M P Prakash said the time was fixed by the Cabinet and approved by Governor.

However, the members did not buy the argument, legislator Vatal Nagaraj even staged a walkout ! 

The issue was raised in the Legislative Council as well. When the session began at 9.45 am members of the Cong alleged that the government fixed time for the session by taking suggestions from astrologers.

‘Charming’ claims of Siddu, Prakash
Has M P Prakash lost his charm after becoming Home Minister ?

This comment by Congress leader Siddaramaiah sparked a light hearted discussion in the Assembly. During his speech on the flood situation in the State, Siddaramaiah said that  Prakash had lost weight and looked older than his age after he took over as Home Minister.

Prakash said he felt the same about Siddaramaiah after he switched over to the Cong. “I didn't know! I will ask my wife if it is true. You can also ask your wife, they are the best judges”, Siddaramaiah said.