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We are going to take oath on Wednesday as Monday is Rajiv Gandhi's death anniversary & so that is not a proper date: HD Kumaraswamy, Chief Minister-elect #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/07AkxbtdtD
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Supreme Court ensured that the BJP was not given time to poach MLAs, says senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal. The 15-day time period given by the Governor would have allowed them to break other parties, he said in an interview to BloombergQuint.
The Congress and JD(S)‘ decision to keep MLAs together in a resort was done to prevent an “illegality which is highly undemocratic”, he said.
He added that opposition strategy will differ state-to-state and the Congress “will be aligned with ideologically like-minded parties to oppose BJP”.
Janata Dal (Secular) leader H D Kumaraswamy will take oath as Karnataka's chief Minister on Monday between 12 noon and 1pm. JD(S) and Congress alliance will also discuss modalities of the alliance.
Like Yeddyurappa, even Kumaraswamy has been given 15 days by the governor to prove his majority in the assembly.
Kumarswamy further said, he is not scared of any income tax raids, and is prepared to face any eventualities. “Central government is misusing Income Tax Department to scuttle opposition efforts”, he added.
The oath taking ceremony will be attended by Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Kumaraswamy has also invited Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati.
Bengaluru: JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy reaches Raj Bhavan to meet Governer Vajubhai Vala, to stake claim for forming government. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/e4WzgsmRnZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Yeddyurappa’s resignation will pave the way for formation of a government led by JD(S) state chief H D Kumaraswamy, who has the backing of the Congress. The newly formed alliance has claimed support of 117 MLAs in the 224-member House with an effective strength of 221.
(With inputs from PTI)
Bengaluru: BJP's BS Yeddyurappa submits resignation as Chief Minister of Karnataka to Governor Vajubhai Vala. pic.twitter.com/88dbTelz3l
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
This is a big blow for them(BJP) and I think what they had been planning all along for 2019 has failed, they will now have to rethink and alter their strategies: Mayawati on BS Yeddyurappa's resignation as Karnataka CM. #FloorTest pic.twitter.com/NW9AiPq410
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
The opposition will continue to stand together and defeat BJP, said Rahul Gandhi in a press statement. BJP believes every single institution can be trampled upon by them, he said further adding, the party has disrespected the mandate of the people of Karnataka, Goa and Manipur.
Karnataka shows there is still some morality left in politics but alas not in the BJP. Now the governor should also resign.
— Yashwant Sinha (@YashwantSinha) May 19, 2018
We would like to congratulate the MLAs of Congress, JD(S), independent as well as BSP who resisted all sorts of temptations & arm twisting by Central govt. They stood by the party principles & decision taken by the party leadership: Ghulam Nabi Azad, Congress pic.twitter.com/iy3YmAfIsG
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Democracy wins. Congratulations Karnataka. Congratulations DeveGowda Ji, Kumaraswamy Ji, Congress and others. Victory of the 'regional' front
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) May 19, 2018
He added that the mandate was in BJP’s favour. But they realised that they didn’t have sufficient numbers on the floor and that’s when Yeddyurappa decided to resign.
Right now news has come that BS Yeddyurappa has resigned as Karnataka's CM, are all of you happy? All those who believe in democracy are happy: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/JVFuGK7yJ1
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
The people who have waited for this alliance are very keen that they should provide good stable administration which reaches the last man. This is an opportunity.Brijesh Kalappa, Spokesperson, Congress.
Bengaluru: BJP's BS Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/CkmQokODy3
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Bengaluru: Congress' DK Shivkumar, JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy & other MLAs at Vidhana Soudha after resignation of BJP's BS Yeddyurappa as Chief Minister of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/qdGu8zGXWK
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
I will lose nothing if I lose power, my life is for the people: CM BS Yeddyurappa ahead of #FloorTest pic.twitter.com/XuOrmx6LUE
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
BS Yeddyurappa addresses Karnataka Assembly ahead of the floor test, says the mandate wasn’t for Congress or JD(S). BJP has made all efforts to solve the problems of the people, and wanted to rightfully form the government, he added.
He said he will do everything to protect the interest of the farmers, who aren’t getting water or fair prices. “Farmers are food providers, will do everything in my power to protect their interests.”
Congress leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot, Mallikarjun Kharge with BJP leaders Ananth Kumar and Shobha Karandlaje in Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha #KarnatakaFloorTest pic.twitter.com/QrHEKzdtH3
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
#WATCH Congress MLA Anand Singh who was said to be missing, sits with Congress's DK Shivakumar in the assembly. #floortest pic.twitter.com/0INIdju2fs
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Union Minister Ananth Kumar and Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa are in the CM's chamber in Vidhana Soudha, reports ANI.
Pratap Gowda Patil has come. He will take oath as an MLA then he will vote for the Congress. He will not betray Congress party: DK Shivakumar, Congress #KarnatakaFloorTest pic.twitter.com/a8LbKCYoyc
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
One of the 'missing' Congress MLAs Anand Singh seen leaving Bengaluru's Goldfinch hotel #KarnatakaFloorTest pic.twitter.com/qY77RCZfHC
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
CM BS Yeddyurappa & Siddaramaiah take oath as MLAs at Vidhana Soudha. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/WpqdEuT5OW
— ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018
Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi is confident of winning the case for BJP, says the appointment of pro-tem speaker is purely within the discretion of the Governor. #KarnatakaFloorTesthttps://t.co/bw9icGa6Wt pic.twitter.com/iO2DcxGiBi
— BloombergQuint (@BloombergQuint) May 19, 2018
I am 100 percent confident that we will prove majority in the floor test today. After that, within 24 hours, we will call for an emergency cabinet meeting to waive crop loans, weaver loans. We will also clear a bill to hike pensions for senior citizen pensions and widows.BS Yeddyurappa, Chief Minister, Karnataka
The floor test to prove majority of the Bharatiya Janata Party in the Karnataka assembly will be held at 4 p.m. today in accordance with rules of the house. Before that, the Supreme Court will hear Congress’ plea against the Governor’s choice for pro-tem speaker. Get all the live updates here.
But before that, here’s a quick recap of everything that’s transpired since the results of the Karnataka assembly elections were announced on Tuesday.
On Friday, Governor Vala appointed BJP MLA KG Bopaiah as the pro-tem speaker to conduct the crucial floor test. The appointment created a furore in the Opposition camp that wanted Congress’ RV Deshpande to be the interim speaker on account of his seniority in the assembly.
The pro-tem speaker is a temporary speaker appointed for a limited time period to conduct the works in Lok Sabha or in state legislatures. When the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies have been elected, but the vote for the speaker and deputy speaker has not taken place, the pro-tem speaker is chosen to conduct business of the house.
The Congress-JD (S) combine moved the Supreme Court again, with the top court deciding to hear at 10:30 a.m. today. The matter will be heard by a three-judge bench, headed by Justice AK Sikri and comprising Justice SA Bobde and Justice Ashok Bhushan.
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