CM office orders to withdraw police security from Eagleton Resorts
CM office orders to withdraw police security from Eagleton Resorts
updated: Oct 01 2018, 17:15 ist
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@DeccanHerald As #KarnatakaElections2018 turns into a political potboiler, H D Kumaraswamy’s son/actor Nikhil K enters the scene. Mingles with his party MLA elects at Shangri La hotel, before leaving to Kochi with them. Nikhil to act as his father’s eyes and ears. pic.twitter.com/K9NuFx2eGM
Have full faith in the Supreme Court: Ghulam Nabi Azad
All MLAs are in Bengaluru. BJP is accusing us of forgery while they are the ones who have done it. We have full faith in the Supreme Court. It will not repeat the same mistake as the Governor: Ghulam Nabi Azad pic.twitter.com/TSu0iHRIC6
It's our responsibility to give security to our MLAs. I'm really surprised to see how Yeddyurappa is behaving. After taking oath he has already transferred 4 IPS officers. BJP's movement is laughable. All 38 MLAs are with me: HD Kumaraswamy, JD(S) pic.twitter.com/l1FpOFJGKN
There has been murder of democracy. Let us wait till tomorrow,we feel justice will be in favour of us. Already a chaos is happening throughout country. In Bihar, Goa, Manipur&other states where we were single largest party, they're asking for same formula: DK Shivakumar, Congress pic.twitter.com/tJHg6LRAeg
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa promises to give a clean governance and implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra 'Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikaas' in Karnataka too
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Whatever BJP's done in #Karnataka is in accordance with rule book. Congress is ill informed & as a result is making these funny claims. They don't have faith on their MLAs as they have held them captive in a resort. JDS & Congress are scared after being exposed: Prakash Javadekar pic.twitter.com/r683Xuv0EH
We're seeking appointment from Guv for tomorrow. We were single largest party&had immediately met Guv after results were announced but we weren't invited to form govt. Based on recent developments, if BJP can be given chance to form govt, why not us?: OI Singh, Former Manipur CM pic.twitter.com/WiclxOAwwB
It is nation first for @BJP4India, it may be family first for some others: @narendramodi tells national executive members of BJP and its other allied organisations @DeccanHerald
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa with Siddaganga Mutt pontiff Shivakumara Swamiji in Tumakuru
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Would like to know from BJP&Bihar CM if invitation to single largest party in K'taka is right or insulting public's mandate in Bihar by making post-poll alliance was right. If what they did in K'taka is right then they must accept what they did in Bihar was wrong: T Yadav, RJD pic.twitter.com/vdEkRT61Il
The party which wins #Shirahatti wins #Karnataka. The #BJP's Ramappa Sobeppa Lamani won in Shirahatti by a margin of over 29,000 votes. With BS #Yeddyurappa taking oath as the new CM, it looks like the Shirahatti legacy will continue at least for now. https://t.co/vtcKFS4mrl
This is not the system. Irrespective of whose govt it is, it is their duty to provide protection, provide security to the elected representatives: KH Muniyappa, Congress on security withdrawn from outside Eagleton Resort near Bengaluru where Congress MLAs are lodged pic.twitter.com/k0eLZmVwfW
Former Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh & former Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma have sought time from respective Governors of the state for a meeting tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/M3xunbU8Vf
Lucknow: Members and workers of Congress staged protest against #Karnataka Governor for inviting BS Yedurappa to form govt there. pic.twitter.com/YbgNEvqhvv
Currently, private security guards and Congress workers are keeping the tight vigil and allowing the people with the valid reason inside the resorts
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Karnataka CM office orders for the withdrawal of the police security that was given to Eagleton Resorts, near Bidadi, where the Congress and JD(S) MLAs staying
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Party has decided that we'll meet Guv at 1 pm tomorrow & demand that like BJP, the single largest party in Karnataka, was called to form the govt, similarly the current govt here be dissolved & the single largest party, RJD, be invited to form the govt: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD pic.twitter.com/9KYko9gIf0
Congress workers in Hubbali demanded President of India for the dismissal of Karnataka Governor Vaju Bhai Vala by submitting a memorandum to Tahasildar
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All India Congress Committee General Secy Ashok Gehlot issues letter requesting all Pradesh Congress Committees, leaders & workers to organise state-wide dharnas at state capitals&dist HQs tomorrow to protest against K'taka Guv for inviting BS Yedurappa for making govt in K'taka. pic.twitter.com/5dCrttZZyp
In 2017, we won 17 seats & were single largest party & continue to be but Governor chose to invite the BJP which had 13 seats. In Karnataka, Governor invited BJP as they are the single largest party. So, we appeal to Governor to invite us to form govt: Yatish Naik, Congress #Goapic.twitter.com/EqCl4bxi1j
We are 117, out of that 1 or 2 are in touch with our leaders. They will come back, nothing to worry: Ramalinga Reddy when asked that Congress MLAs Pratap Gowda Patil & Anand Singh are missing pic.twitter.com/buIGt7iWCS
Vajubhai Vala had sacrificed his seat for Narendra Modi earlier,y'day he sacrificed Constitution&democracy for him. He conducted 1st encounter of Constitution y'day when he invited BJP to form govt. Today when he swore-in BS Yeddyurappa,he conducted its 2nd encounter: R Surjewala pic.twitter.com/7DVyzU8vxW
We would be holding a 1-day dharna tomorrow against the murder of democracy in Karnataka. We also request the Bihar Governor to dissolve the state government & like in Karnataka invite the single largest party, which in #Bihar is the RJD: Tejashwi Yadav, RJD (file pic) pic.twitter.com/FNDg8qe1Nz
Congress Goa in-charge Chella Kumar to leave for Goa today, he with other party leaders will meet the Guv tomorrow & say that being the single largest party Congress should be invited to form govt in Goa. If necessary Congress can parade its MLAs also at Governor house: Sources pic.twitter.com/yLoYAPO98t
Hours after @BSYBJP took charge, 1989-batch IPS officer Amar Kumar Pandey appointed chief of police intelligence. Three other IPS officers transferred. Anti-Corruption Bureau loses its superintendent. @DeccanHeraldpic.twitter.com/89eWR44Drz
Governor's decision would open the doors for sordid deals and bribery to buy up legislators, something which the BJP excels in, as was shown in 'Operation Lotus' in 2008: edit in @cpimspeak's Peoples Democracy @DeccanHerald
Decision of Karnataka Governor to swear in @BSYBJP as CM is expected as the RSS Governors under the present regime are more loyal to their party BJP than to the Constitution of India: CPI National Executive @srsuravaram@DeccanHerald
Police security beefed-up at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, as Cheif Minister BS Yeddyurappa will be meeting Shivakumara Swamiji at 4:30 pm.
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KarnatakaGovernor's partisan act (of inviting @BSYBJP to form govt) is in keeping with his life-long affiliation to RSS. It only underscores the fact that Govs act as per the ruling party dictates n not by constitutional norms: edit in @cpimspeak's Peoples Democracy @DeccanHerald
Heartfelt thanks to the leaders & karyakartas of @BJP4Karnataka who worked relentlessly to bring BJP back to power. My gratitude to PM Shri @narendramodi ji & @BJP4India President Shri @AmitShah ji and all the MLAs of the party for reposing their faith in me.
With the support & blessings of people, I have been sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. With your continued support, I assure you that I'll strive hard to fulfill the aspirations of 6.5 Cr Kannadigas and take 'Namma Karunadu' on the path of development & prosperity!
#WATCH Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani speaks on Karnataka politics, says, 'What has BJP said to Guv, that he did such a stupid action? Order of Guv is open invitation to do corruption.' Jethmalani has approached SC against Karnataka Guv's invitation to Yeddyurappa for forming govt. pic.twitter.com/uLa0oXcPQZ
Unstable coalition and period of instability for few more days in Karnataka, says Alok Prasanna Kumar
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Celebrations by BJP workers in Shivamogga
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The Governor is going against the Constitution.The role of Governor is being dictated by the govt. He was a RSS member and a Cabinet Minister under Modi Saheb in Gujarat. It is obvious that he will listen to the Centre: Capt. Amarinder Singh, Punjab CM #KarnatakaElectionspic.twitter.com/AbDT2Ul8g6
All of us saw how PM Modi misused the office of Governor in Tamil Nadu. The same has been done in Karnataka. This is totally against democracy and rule of law. We condemn it: MK Stalin, DMK pic.twitter.com/FbSn1Aec3Z
Congress-JD(S) MLAs arriving at Eagelton resorts, near Bidadi
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Congress MP Muddahanumegowda leading the protest against the Karnataka Governor's decision in allowing Yeddyurappa to take oath as CM in Tumakuru
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More than 100 Congress workers have been taken into custody for protesting against BJP and Governor Vaju Bhai Vala in Kalburgi
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It is a short lived Govt, we are confident because we have the majority.We will fight for justice. 100% all our MLAs are with us: DK Shivakumar,Congress #KarnatakaElections2018pic.twitter.com/6QSwaHW7Pg
Today constitution is being attacked. In Karnataka on one side there are MLAs standing and on the other side the Governor. JDS has said its MLAs have been offered Rs 100 crore each: Rahul Gandhi pic.twitter.com/XjlbOh65kc
.@AmitShah's response came soon after Congress chief @RahulGandhi took to Twitter to castigate "BJP’s irrational insistence" to form a government despite having no numbers in Karnataka, describing it as a "mockery of our Constitution". #KarnatakaCMRacehttps://t.co/2Rpsm8O2hH
Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani moves SC in his personal capacity against the decision of the Karnataka Governor inviting BJP to form govt. A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra asks Jethmalani to mention his plea tomorrow before the bench concerned. Governor's order is a "gross abuse" of Constitutional power, Jethmalani tells SC
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@DeccanHerald@narendramodi JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy charged that Modi govt has misused ED to threaten Vijayanagar Cong MLA elect Anand Singh to switch over to BJP. "Singh told a Cong leader he will be screwed if he doesn't go with BJP," said HDK.
There was no urgency according to me. There was no need for the matter to be listed at night. SC has the power to undo if any wrong is done. Last night we didn't have all the papers, except the petition: Mukul Rohatgi on Supreme Court overnight bench on #Karnataka situation pic.twitter.com/f1n1KDg3nn
"We need to look at the vote shares. The Congress got 38%, a clear lead over the BJP’s 36.2%. The JD(S) got 18.4%. In the 2013 Assembly elections, the Congress got 36.59%, so it actually improved its performance this time," writes Trilochan Sastry. https://t.co/IRLmT4JWKS
Bengaluru: Congress MLAs and leaders, including GN Azad, Ashok Gehlot and Siddaramaiah, gather at Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Vidhan Soudha to protest against BS Yeddyurappa's swearing in as CM of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/lmWcrFUr30
The BJP’s irrational insistence that it will form a Govt. in Karnataka, even though it clearly doesn’t have the numbers, is to make a mockery of our Constitution.
This morning, while the BJP celebrates its hollow victory, India will mourn the defeat of democracy.
Sc deserves immeasurable kudos 4sitting 3+ half hrs frm 2am. Patient hearing par excellence. Tho no stay bench made swearing fully subject 2further orders. In a sense BSY’s oath is provisional. SC can change interim order tomm after seeing docs. Preponement of fl test also open.
Kumaraswamy referred to Vala, Narendra Modi and Amit Shah - all of Gujarati origin - as “trimurthis” (trinity). “The trimurthis think they can start their Gujarati business in Karnataka. We will not allow it." #BattleForKarnataka#KarnatakaCMRacehttps://t.co/Je8tJrLZe5
SC hearing concludes, case will continue on Friday at 10.30am; judges ask BSY to produce the letters given to the Governor
#SupremeCourt orders that there would not be stay of swearing in ceremony of BJP leader B S Yeddyurappa at 9.30 am on Thursday. SC directs for production of his letter staking claim to form govt at 10.30 on Friday
SC continues to hear the Cong-JD(S) petition after refusing to stay BSY's swearing-in ceremony at 9am
#SupremeCourt again starts hearing arguments Singhvi says defer swearing by at 6 hours. I beseech you to ensure majesty of law. Governor's action is purely an executive act.
Rohatgi says the effect would be interdicting power under Art 164 to appoint a ChiefMinister #Karnataka
President and Governor are not answerable to any court: Mukul Rohatgi
It's Governor's job to invite to oath. The President and Governor are not answerable to any court. The court should not stop a constitutional functionary in functioning of his official duties: Mukul Rohatgi, BJP's lawyer #KarnatakaElections
Governor enjoys immunity under Art 361 of Constitution: Mukul Rohatgi
Sr Ad Mukul Rohatgi appearing for two MLAs argues bfr #SupremeCourt Governor enjoys immunity under Art 361 of Constitution, though his actions are amendable. He refers to Arunachal Pradesh judgement to point out arm of court is long it can even restore a government #Karnataka
Dismiss the petition right away as it is misconceived: Mukul Rohatgi tells SC
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SC can reduce time period from 15 to 10 or 7 days for BJP to prove majority: Mukul Rohatgi to SC
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We don't know whether Yeddyurappa will face floor test; Cong-JD(S) should not have filed petition and waited for outcome of floor test: AG KK Venugopal
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It is preposterous to argue before MLAs take oath they are not amenable to anti-defection law; means open invitation to horse trading: SC
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Swearing-in ceremony should be put on hold: Singhvi
"Irrespective of merits, the fact that three judges of the SC can sit at 2 in the night and hear the matter is a victory for democracy. Swearing-in ceremony can be held the day after tomorrow," said Singhvi.
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"If President's rule under Art 356 can be stayed by a court, why not this of a Governor? asks Singhvi.
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Singhvi cites instances from Manipur, Goa, Delhi, Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir saying post-poll alliances were invited to form government in the past.
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The general trend of past SC judgments is not to issue injunction to Governor, says Justice Bobde
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Attorney General K K Venugopal, former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi, Additional Solicitor Generals Tushar Mehta and Maninder Singh yet to open their arguments.
Singhvi harps on Courts power of judicial review on Governor act, says it can't be left to be fruitless
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We are wondering whether SC can restrain Guv that might lead to constitutional vacuum in state: SC bench observes
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Singhvi says under Constitution immunity is given to Guv only for discharge of duties
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Supreme Court says even if Governor acts totally in a perverse manner, how can we decide it? We do not even have the letter sent by BS Yeddyurappa
Singhvi says Court can't say we can't issue injunction or mandamus to him. He lists as many as seven examples including that of Goa
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Who is in-charge today in Karnataka, asks SC. Singhvi says the caretaker government.
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Supreme Court asks as law abhors vacuum, should Governor be restrained, it may lead to a vacuum.
Singhvi responds there won't be a vacuum as the caretaker government is always in place. Swearing in just an executive act.
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It's unheard that a party is given 15 days time to prove its majority from 104 to the magical number(112). Giving permission to form the govt to someone who is having 104 seats as compared to the other group that is having 116, is adding insult to injury: Abhishek Manu Singhvi
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BJP has just 104 MLAs in support and the Governor has invited BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa to form the government. It is completely unconstitutional: Abhishek Manu Singhvi in hearing of plea filed by Cong & JD(S) challenging Karnataka Governor's decision #KarnatakaElections
Y'day, Congress legislature party passed a resolution supporting JD(S). HD Kumaraswamy submitted 37 MLAs signatures to the Governor, supporting Congress: Abhishek Manu Singhvi in hearing of plea filed by Cong & JD(S) challenging Karnataka Governor's decision #KarnatakaElections
Court may pass an order declaring order of Governor inviting BS Yeddyurappa to form govt as unconstitutional & quash the same,or, pass direction to Guv to invite alliance of INC & JD(S) which has support of more than 112 MLAs to form govt:Congress & JD(S) in plea to SC #Karnataka
Abhishek Manu Singhvi appearing for Congress & JD(S), Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Tushar Mehta for Union govt & former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi for BJP, in hearing of the petition filed by Cong & JD(S) challenging Karnataka Governor's decision #KarnatakaElections
#Congress-#JDS alliance chief ministerial candidate HD #Kumaraswamy arrived at the Eagleton Resort in Bengaluru, where Congress and JD(S) MLAs are staying
Irrespective of merits, very gracious of SC to fix hearing at 145 pm at ct no 2. Shows justice never sleeps & accessibility is 24x7, where merits so demand. Which apex court in world allows such accessibility? Tweets Abhishek Singhvi
Irrespective of merits, very gracious of SC to fix hearing at 145 pm at ct no 2. Shows justice never sleeps & accessibility is 24x7, where merits so demand. Which apex court in world allows such accessibility?
It depends on Governor's discretion. Constitution provides them complete power to appoint anyone the CM: Subhash Kashyap, Constitutional expert
It depends on Governor's discretion. Constitution provides them complete power to appoint anyone the CM, but Guv is expected to choose the person, who in their judgement, is in a situation to gain majority in the assembly:Subhash Kashyap, Constitutional expert #KarnatakaElectionspic.twitter.com/BSRIhE381b
"Definitely, we have. You will see it," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on being asked if BJP has the number of MLAs to prove majority.
"Definitely, we have. You will see it," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on being asked if BJP has the number of MLAs to prove majority. He has arrived at the residence of BS Yeddyurappa #KarnatakaElections2018pic.twitter.com/42YxNyHiu3
BJP has 104 seats,how will they prove majority on floor, even if they get some independent MLAs?Only way out is to bring Cong & JD(S) MLAs with them,either by using muscle power or buying MLAs. We have filed a petition urging Guv to give us a chance:Javed, lawyer,JD(S) & Congress pic.twitter.com/I4VXnlDkx4
Abhishek Singhvi says since swearing is now announced for 9 am on Thursday, the urgency to seek listing in SC tonight is self-validating. If SC registry accepts our request on basis of petition settled by me and filed tonight, I will appear and argue.
Bengaluru: Security deployed at the residence of BJP's BS Yeddyurappa, ahead of his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of #Karnataka tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BOTG4m6hek
Karnataka Governor acting as 'stooge' of BJP; has shamed his office: Congress
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"We will not let it go...we will face it", says JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy on BJP being invited to form government in Karnataka.
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By giving 15 days time (to prove majority) Governor is encouraging horse-trading by BJP leaders, this is unconstitutional: HD Kumarasway
By giving 15 days time (to prove majority) Governor is encouraging horse-trading by BJP leaders, this is unconstitutional. We will discuss the future plan: HD Kumarasway, JD(S) on Karnataka Governor's invite to BJP to form government #KarnatakaElectionResults2018pic.twitter.com/QjpPQdc34x
Governor has invited BS Yeddyurappa to form govt, official communication has been received, Guv gave 15 days to prove majority, oath to take place at 9 am tomorrow: Basavaraj Bommai
Governor has invited BS Yeddyurappa to form govt, official communication has been received, Guv gave 15 days to prove majority, oath to take place at 9 am tomorrow: Basavaraj Bommai, BJP #KarnatakaElectionResults2018pic.twitter.com/y3IewUswpt
Chidambaram says there are many options from now till tomorrow morning, indicating that the Congress may approach Supreme Court tonight
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If the Governor invites anyone but Mr. Kumaraswamy (to form government in #Karnataka) he is supporting & encouraging poaching (of MLAs): P.Chidambaram in Delhi on #KarnatakaElections
Where are you taking this country, one wonders ? Someone was offered Rs 3 Cr, someone Rs 5 Cr & someone Rs 100 Cr, anybody walking on the road has a price?: HD Kumaraswamy
Where are you taking this country, one wonders ? Someone was offered Rs 3 Cr, someone Rs 5 Cr & someone Rs 100 Cr, anybody walking on the road has a price?: HD Kumaraswamy, JD (S) pic.twitter.com/5qKxV2OupJ
What is standing in way of the Governor from extending invitation to leader of the alliance (HD Kumaraswamy), who clearly demonstrated that he commands the support of the majority? P.Chidambaram
What is standing in way of the Governor from extending invitation to leader of the alliance (HD Kumaraswamy), who clearly demonstrated that he commands the support of the majority?: P.Chidambaram in Delhi on #KarnatakaElectionspic.twitter.com/UgBKmdBvfa
Suresh Kumar has deleted his tweet about BSY BJP swearing in tomorrow at 9.30am.
Chief Secretary of Karnataka tells Deccan Herald there is no official word from Raj Bhavan yet.
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Governor bound to invite the leader of the Congress-JD(S) coalition to form government: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram
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Three BJP MPs have written separate letters to the Speaker of Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister and DG & IGP in which they have alleged that the state government has been tapping their cell phones.
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Congress & JD(S) clearly establish majority yet Governor hasn't taken decision to invite Shri Kumaraswamy to form govt. We heard Guv may have invited BS Yeddyurappa but since it is not confirmed we are proceeding on basis that Guv has not decided to invite anyone: P Chidambaram pic.twitter.com/YwZzdbh7gD
Hotel or wherever we go, MLAs will stay together and discuss things. Congress is compelled to keep its MLAs together because of the horse-trading going on: Ashok Gehlot at KPCC, Bengaluru
Hotel or wherever we go, MLAs will stay together and discuss things. Congress is compelled to keep its MLAs together because of the horse-trading going on: Ashok Gehlot at KPCC, Bengaluru #KarnatakaElectionResults2018pic.twitter.com/EuyyyYqVLz
He thinks he is the boss of the party, the party has suffered because of his arrogant behaviour. He is not a true Congressman. Many people have this view of him but don't express it: K. B. Koliwad,Outgoing Karnataka Assembly Speaker and Congress leader on Siddaramaiah pic.twitter.com/MLGVY7t7Lv
BJP has 104, Congress-JDS may have majority to form the govt, politics in the state has become dirty. The way power is being misused to put pressure on MLAs, use of ED, I-T &other agencies&allegations of Rs 100 Cr, all this has become a face of our democracy globally: Sanjay Raut pic.twitter.com/A5WNCIiJ6C
BJP top leaders to meet Karnataka governor at Rajbhavan again in a few minutes now according to sources. @DeccanHerald
— Reshma Ravishanker (@reshmatweetsat) May 16, 2018
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#Karnataka: BJP MPs Shobha Karandlaje, GM Siddeshwara and PC Mohan write to Home minister Rajnath Singh stating, 'we have every reason to believe that Karnataka govt is misusing its power and tapping our mobile phones. This is clear violation of our fundamental right to privacy.'
The allegations that Siddaramaiah made on PM Modi that that latter has allowed 'horse trading' in Karnataka is condemnable, false, irresponsible and baseless: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad pic.twitter.com/27aSV4xiCF
Governor assured us he would act as per Constitution, Supreme Court judgments and precedents: KPCC chief Parameshwara
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Delaying the swearing-in of the JD(S)-Congress alliance would only mean that the Constitutional office of the Governor is being misused to buy time for naked `horse trading’. This is blatantly anti-democratic, says @cpimspeak@SitaramYechury@DeccanHerald
Governor has assured that he will take action as per the Constitution. We have full faith in him that he will not do injustice. We have our numbers, not not even a single member has moved out. We will not allow any such thing to happen: DK Shivakumar, Congress #Karnatakapic.twitter.com/FjZVV8uFTc
"We have submitted a list of 117 MLAs to governor and requested him to consider our claim to form govt," says Kumaraswamy.
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.@INCIndia and @jdsindia elected representatives are protesting outside Raj Bhavan because #GovernorVajubhaiVala has not invited them to form the government in #Karnataka, after they've claimed a post poll majority through their ultra fast alliance. @DeccanHerald
Is there anyone (OK, except diehard BJP card holders) who disagrees with my assertion that had the BJP been teaming up with the JD(S) to keep the Congress out the Governor would have sworn in a government last night itself?
The reason for the protest is that the JD(S)-Congress post poll alliance has not yet been invited to form the government by the Governor of #Karnataka. Looks like @BSYBJP might get his chance to be invited first.
Simply disqualifying defecting MLAs isn’t enough to stop horse trading since most of them come back with a mandate of their newly discovered party. They should be barred from fighting elections for a period of not less than 1 term.
@DeccanHerald JD(S) leaders B M Farookh and H D Revanna trying to collect signatures of the party MLAs at Shangri La hotel where the party MLAs are presently housed. JD(S) state president H D Kumaraswamy is on his way to Raj Bhavan to stake claim to form the JD(S) led government. pic.twitter.com/j702FDlNMJ
If Congress-JD(S) are not invited by the Governor then the MLAs will sit on a 'dharna' outside Raj Bhawan from tomorrow. MPs may also join them: Sources #Karnataka
KPJP winner Shankar officially consented to State BJP President BS Yeddyurappa who has been nominated as the legislative party leader
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Stealing of MLAs shouldn't be allowed. No Guv can go against Constitution. We can't tell you whom we'll approach & whom not. At this juncture we've complete faith in Guv that he'll go by Constitution & not party politics: Ghulam Nabi Azad on if Congress will go for a legal option pic.twitter.com/2jN8iap4wh
Since 12-12.30 pm we are seeking appointment with Governor so they can handover our two letters, 1 of legislator party of Congress another of legislator party of JD(S). We haven't received any message from Governor so far. We are waiting eagerly: Ghulma Nabi Azad, Congress pic.twitter.com/5V05wcqtfQ
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of encouraging horse-trading. "We have 117 MLAs, Governor has to give opportunity to us (JDS-Congress combine) to form government," Siddaramaiah said.
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Signatures of JDS and Congress MLAs being taken in support of HD Kumaraswamy. The document will be submitted to the Governor later today. #Karnatakapic.twitter.com/Ivm6wPpvqA
All the MLAs are intact. Some of the MLAs came late because they came in a special flight from Bidar: G Parameshwara, Congress on 12 Congress MLAs not present in the legislative meeting at Karnataka Party Congress Committee office in Bengaluru #KarnatakaElections2018pic.twitter.com/yxq3jsWHfx
BS Yeddyurappa selected as BJP parliamentary leader
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Rs 100 crore figure is not only imaginary but it is what Congress-JDS do politics through. We are going by rules,we have submitted our claim to the Governor, are confident of forming the govt: Prakash Javadekar,Karnataka BJP In-charge on HD Kumaraswamy's horse-trading allegations pic.twitter.com/QaZnZZUY2z
They are leveling baseless charges against BJP. Poaching&horse trading is not done by BJP, Congress is famous for it. Their own MLAs are not happy with their alliance: Prakash Javadekar, Karnataka BJP In-charge on horse-trading allegations by Congress & JDS pic.twitter.com/4py4syFlaG
No question of asking for anything (on reports that he wants to be Deputy CM). Our priority right now is to have a secular government. All the 78 MLAs are together: DK Shivkumar, Congress. #KarnatakaElections2018pic.twitter.com/60UjGcurEm
A senior Janata Dal (Secular) party leader told Deccan Herald that only 32 of the party’s 37 MLAs have reached the party’s on-going legislative meeting in Bengaluru.https://t.co/kwrwMAinNx
With 22 of the 26 MLAs getting re-elected in #Bengaluru, the BJP’s efforts to make inroads into the city’s electoral battleground have remained flat. While the party snatched two seats from the Congress, it lost as many. | #KarnatakaVerdicthttps://t.co/Gpdlz8Aswm
JD(S)' MLAs Raja Venkatappa Nayaka and Venkata Rao Nadagouda are missing from the JD(S) legislative party meeting which is going on in a hotel in Bengaluru. #KarnatakaElections2018pic.twitter.com/oRASjpqwjd
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Have full faith in the Supreme Court: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Prabhuling Navadgi appointed as the Advocate General of Karnataka
All MLAs are with me: HDK
Murder of democracy, says DK Shivakumar
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa promises to give a clean governance and implement Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mantra 'Sab Ka Saath, Sab Ka Vikaas' in Karnataka too
Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa with Siddaganga Mutt pontiff Shivakumara Swamiji in Tumakuru
Currently, private security guards and Congress workers are keeping the tight vigil and allowing the people with the valid reason inside the resorts
Karnataka CM office orders for the withdrawal of the police security that was given to Eagleton Resorts, near Bidadi, where the Congress and JD(S) MLAs staying
Congress workers in Hubbali demanded President of India for the dismissal of Karnataka Governor Vaju Bhai Vala by submitting a memorandum to Tahasildar
Police security beefed-up at Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru, as Cheif Minister BS Yeddyurappa will be meeting Shivakumara Swamiji at 4:30 pm.
Unstable coalition and period of instability for few more days in Karnataka, says Alok Prasanna Kumar
Celebrations by BJP workers in Shivamogga
PIL filed in Karnataka High court by advocate N P Amrutesh seeking to restrict BS Yedyurappa from indulging in horse trading
HD Kumaraswamy, Zameer decide to bury hatchet; no more 'dushmans'
Congress-JD(S) MLAs arriving at Eagelton resorts, near Bidadi
Congress MP Muddahanumegowda leading the protest against the Karnataka Governor's decision in allowing Yeddyurappa to take oath as CM in Tumakuru
More than 100 Congress workers have been taken into custody for protesting against BJP and Governor Vaju Bhai Vala in Kalburgi
Congress workers staging protest against the BJP and Governor Vajubhai Vala in Chikkamagaluru
Maski Congress MLA Pratap Gowda Patil missing, more likely to join BJP: Sources
Police take more than 100 JD(S) workers into custody, who were protesting against Yeddyurappa swearing in as Chief Minister in Kalburgi
Congress leaders staging a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi statue at Vidhana Soudha
Congress MLAs have left Eagleton Golf Village at Ramanagara to protest at Vidhana Soudha now.
BJP's B S Yeddyurappa sworn-in as chief minister of Karnataka at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru
Live from Karnataka Raj Bhavan
SC hearing concludes, case will continue on Friday at 10.30am; judges ask BSY to produce the letters given to the Governor
SC continues to hear the Cong-JD(S) petition after refusing to stay BSY's swearing-in ceremony at 9am
SC refuses to stay swearing in of BJP government led by B S Yeddyurappa
President and Governor are not answerable to any court: Mukul Rohatgi
Governor enjoys immunity under Art 361 of Constitution: Mukul Rohatgi
Dismiss the petition right away as it is misconceived: Mukul Rohatgi tells SC
SC can reduce time period from 15 to 10 or 7 days for BJP to prove majority: Mukul Rohatgi to SC
We don't know whether Yeddyurappa will face floor test; Cong-JD(S) should not have filed petition and waited for outcome of floor test: AG KK Venugopal
It is preposterous to argue before MLAs take oath they are not amenable to anti-defection law; means open invitation to horse trading: SC
Swearing-in ceremony should be put on hold: Singhvi
"If President's rule under Art 356 can be stayed by a court, why not this of a Governor? asks Singhvi.
Singhvi cites instances from Manipur, Goa, Delhi, Meghalaya, Jharkhand and Jammu and Kashmir saying post-poll alliances were invited to form government in the past.
The general trend of past SC judgments is not to issue injunction to Governor, says Justice Bobde
We are wondering whether SC can restrain Guv that might lead to constitutional vacuum in state: SC bench observes
Singhvi says under Constitution immunity is given to Guv only for discharge of duties
Who is in-charge today in Karnataka, asks SC. Singhvi says the caretaker government.
Youth Cong protest at Raisina Road Delhi
Irrespective of merits, very gracious of SC to fix hearing at 145 pm at ct no 2. Shows justice never sleeps & accessibility is 24x7, where merits so demand. Which apex court in world allows such accessibility? Tweets Abhishek Singhvi
It depends on Governor's discretion. Constitution provides them complete power to appoint anyone the CM: Subhash Kashyap, Constitutional expert
"Definitely, we have. You will see it," said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on being asked if BJP has the number of MLAs to prove majority.
Karnataka Governor acting as 'stooge' of BJP; has shamed his office: Congress
"We will not let it go...we will face it", says JDS leader H D Kumaraswamy on BJP being invited to form government in Karnataka.
By giving 15 days time (to prove majority) Governor is encouraging horse-trading by BJP leaders, this is unconstitutional: HD Kumarasway
Congress approaches Supreme Court registrar seeking urgent hearing of its petition against invitation to Yeddyyurappa to form govt in Karnataka,
Tomorrow BS Yeddyurappa will be taking oath (as CM of Karnataka) alone, after proving majority cabinet will be sworn in: Murlidhar Rao, BJP
Karnataka Governor's letter inviting BJP's BS Yeddyurappa to form government.
Governor has invited BS Yeddyurappa to form govt, official communication has been received, Guv gave 15 days to prove majority, oath to take place at 9 am tomorrow: Basavaraj Bommai
Chidambaram says there are many options from now till tomorrow morning, indicating that the Congress may approach Supreme Court tonight
Where are you taking this country, one wonders ? Someone was offered Rs 3 Cr, someone Rs 5 Cr & someone Rs 100 Cr, anybody walking on the road has a price?: HD Kumaraswamy
What is standing in way of the Governor from extending invitation to leader of the alliance (HD Kumaraswamy), who clearly demonstrated that he commands the support of the majority? P.Chidambaram
Governor bound to invite the leader of the Congress-JD(S) coalition to form government: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram
Hotel or wherever we go, MLAs will stay together and discuss things. Congress is compelled to keep its MLAs together because of the horse-trading going on: Ashok Gehlot at KPCC, Bengaluru
DH Illustration by Prakash S
KPJP winner Shankar officially consented to State BJP President BS Yeddyurappa who has been nominated as the legislative party leader
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses Prime Minister Narendra Modi of encouraging horse-trading. "We have 117 MLAs, Governor has to give opportunity to us (JDS-Congress combine) to form government," Siddaramaiah said.
BS Yeddyurappa selected as BJP parliamentary leader