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- Opposition BJP and JD(S) members protested the lack of ministerial presence during a legislative session.
- Leaders argued that the absence of government representatives disrespected important business, including a motion to congratulate award-winning actor Anant Nag.
- The Speaker adjourned the session for ten minutes following these objections.
- The assembly resumed later to conclude its planned agenda.
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R Ashoka
Leader of Opposition
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“I request you adjourn the House for ten minutes to send a strong message”
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…and the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats eco-sensitive zones. These are important issues. You (Speaker) have convened the House at the right time, I will compliment you for that, but look at the situation here. I request you adjourn the House for ten minutes to send a strong message ," he told the Speaker. The LoP also attacked Chief Whip Pattan, and asked the Chair to adjourn the House and instruct the Whip to ensure Ministers are present. "Let him call and make everyone come here. Let a message…
“There are no Ministers even to congratulate him. Why should we congratulate him like this? There is no meaning to this. The treasury benches are empty. It will appear in papers tomorrow that the Assembly with empty benches congratulated Anant Nag. Will it bring us respect?”
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…the way to congratulate someone for his achievements?" Ashoka asked the treasury benches. "There should be some respect. Anant Nag has received the highest award in cinema and entertainment, and he is from Karnataka. There are no Ministers even to congratulate him. Why should we congratulate him like this? There is no meaning to this. The treasury benches are empty. It will appear in papers tomorrow that the Assembly with empty benches congratulated Anant Nag. Will it bring us respect? " he questioned. Intervening, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Krishna Byre Gowda requested that the motion to congratulate Anant Nag be initiated now. Suresh Kumar hit back and asked, "What would have happened if the…
Arvind Bellad
Deputy Leader of Opposition
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“Why can't the Ministers and MLAs be present here? What is this? The Assembly is empty.”
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…the ministers would be asked to attend. "Let's pass the motion congratulating Anant Nag together." Deputy Leader of Opposition Arvind Bellad pointed out that the President herself was present to honour Nag yesterday. " Why can't the Ministers and MLAs be present here? What is this? The Assembly is empty. " He demanded that the chair adjourn the House for some time and take a "bold decision." As Gowda insisted that the proceedings continue, LoP Ashoka threatened to walk out. "Adjourn the House for ten minutes. Let some…
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Named India · Karnataka Legislative Assembly · Anant Nag · Arvind Bellad · Ashok Pattan · Bharatiya Janata Party · Congress · G.S. Patil · Janata Dal (Secular) · Krishna Byre Gowda · K. Shadakshari · R. Ashok · Santosh Lad
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