Saturday 19 May 2018

Karnataka Assembly LIVE: Yeddyurappa delivers emotional speech, quits as CM

Karnataka Election result 2018: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday resigned as the chief minister of Karnataka, two days after he took oath. Delivering an emotional speech in the Karnataka Assembly, Yeddyurappa slammed the "opportunitic alliance" between Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), labelling it "unholy".
Yeddyurappa said his only ambition was to serve people. “My entire life has been a test. Today is another. People of Karnataka have voted for us, and shown faith in the BJP.”
"I will lose nothing if I lose power, my life is for the people," Yeddyurappa said before announcing his resignation.

Earlier, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Yeddyurappa, accusing them of luring its MLAs.
The Congress on Saturday released an audio tape where Yeddyurappa is purportedly heard trying to lure an MLA with the promise of a ministerial berth if he backed the BJP government during the trust vote.
The BJP, however, rejected the charge, calling the tape the job of "mimicry artistes" and the "dirty tricks department" of the Congress.
In the tape, released hours ahead of the crucial floor test, Yeddyurappa is allegedly heard speaking to Congress MLA from Hirekerur B C Patil over phone.
A special session of the Karnataka Assembly began this morning with Yeddyurappa set to take the floor test that would determine the fate of his three-day-old government.
Earlier, the Supreme Court, hearing Congress-JD(S) combine's petition challenging the appointment of Bopaiah as pro-tem speaker by Governor Vajubhai Vala, ordered live telecast of proceedings of the floor test, slated for 4 PM.
The Congress-JD(S) combine in its petition has contended that the appointment of Bopaiah was contrary to the tradition of choosing the senior-most legislator for the post.
Elections held on May 12 to 222 of the state's 224 seats have resulted in a hung assembly with the BJP having 104 MLAs, while the Congress won 78 seats and JD(S) 37. Polling in two seats will be held later.
The Congress-JD(S) combine has claimed the support of 117 MLAs, including one each from the BSP and the KPJP, and one Independent.
The JD(S)'s effective strength will be 36 at the time of voting, as its leader H D Kumaraswamy has won from two seats.
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05:11 PM
People saw how BJP MLAs left the House before national anthem was played. It shows they don't respect institutions: Rahul Gandhi
05:10 PM
PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah do not respect any institution: Rahul Gandhi
05:09 PM
People saw how BJP MLAs left the House before national anthem was played. It shows they don't respect institutions: Rahul Gandhi
05:07 PM
You've seen openly how the PM directly authorised purchasing of MLAs in Karnataka, so the idea that PM spreads in the country that he is fighting corruption, is a blatant lie, he is corruption, says Rahul Gandhi
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You've seen openly how the PM directly authorized purchasing of MLAs in Karnataka, so the idea that PM spreads in the country that he is fighting corruption, is a blatant lie, he is corruption: Rahul Gandhi
4:59 PM - May 19, 2018
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05:01 PM
There are limits to your arrogance and how you're trying to run this country, Rahul Gandhi tells BJP, RSS after BS Yeddyurappa's resignation as Karnataka CM.
04:57 PM
I am proud that opposition stood together & defeated the BJP and we will continue to do so, says Rahul Gandhi.
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I am proud that opposition stood together & defeated the BJP and we will continue to do so: Rahul Gandhi after BS Yeddyurappa's resignation as Karnataka CM
4:55 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:50 PM
Congress workers celebrate in Dehradun after Yeddyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
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Congress workers celebrate in #Dehradun after BJP's BS Yeddyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of #Karnataka.
4:42 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:48 PM
Chronology of the Karnataka political crisis:

May 12: Elections held in Karnataka.

May 15: Election Commission announces results. BJP emerges as single largest party with 104 members; Congress with 78 and JD(S) with 37 MLAs stitch an alliance.

Both the BJP and the Congress-JD(S) combine stake claim to form government.

May 16: Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala invites BJP to form government and asks B S Yeddyurappa to take oath as chief minister the next day.

Congress moves Supreme Court late evening against the governor's invitation to the BJP.

May 16-17: SC opens its doors at midnight for an urgent hearing.

May 17: Hearing begins at 2.11 am and concludes at 5.28 am. SC refuses to stay oath-taking ceremony of Yeddyurappa.

Yeddyurappa sworn in as CM at 9 am.

May 18: SC orders floor test at 4 pm on May 19.

Congress-JD (S) combine late at night move the SC challenging the governor's decision to appoint BJP MLA K G Bopaiah as pro tem speaker to conduct the floor test. SC says it will hear plea on May 19.

May 19: SC orders live telecast of floor test to ensure transparency in trust vote.

At 4 pm: Yeddyurappa says "I will not face confidence vote; I am going to resign".

04:46 PM
In reference to Yeddyurappa's resignation, Chidambaram says democracy was saved in Karnataka.

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With the proceedings live and every citizen becoming a pro tem Speaker, democracy in Karnataka was saved -- for the time bring.
4:09 PM - May 19, 2018
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With the proceedings live and every citizen becoming a pro tem Speaker, democracy in Karnataka was saved -- for the time bring.

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Poor Mr Yeddyurappa. When the puppeteers fail, the puppet falls and breaks.
4:09 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:43 PM
When asked as to when he will take oath as the chief minister, JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy said the party was waiting for invitation from the Governor's House.
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We are waiting for invitation from the Governor's House: JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy on being asked when he will take oath as Chief Minister #Karnataka
4:34 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:39 PM
Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala takes dig at Yeddyurappa. “‘Operation Lotus' fails! #BSYeddyurappa remains 2 day CM as the country predicted, breaking his own record of being 7 days CM. Democracy Wins! Constitution Wins!(sic)” Congress's chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.
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‘Operation Lotus’ fails!#BSYeddyurappa remains 2 day CM as the country predicted, breaking his own record of being 7 days CM.
Democracy Wins!
Constitution Wins!
4:09 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:21 PM
Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
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Bengaluru: BJP's BS Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
4:18 PM - May 19, 2018
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04:10 PM
Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had ealier moved the motion seeking a vote of confidence of the Karnataka Assembly in his government.

The one-line motion says: "This house expresses its confidence in the council of ministers headed by B S Yeddyurappa."
04:07 PM
Karnataka CM B S Yeddyurappa resigns as Chief Minister
04:05 PM
If only people would have given us 113 seats instead of 104, we would have made this state a paradise, ANI quotes Yeddyurappa as saying.
04:00 PM
Yeddyurappa slams 'unholy' Congress-JD(S) alliance, says mandate wasn't for Congress or JD(S)
03:58 PM
According to TV reports, Yeddyurappa is likely to resign before the trust vote.
03:56 PM
SC not impressed with arguments on conventions on pro tem speaker's appointment

The arguments of the Congress-JD(S) combine that the appointment of the senior most legislator as the pro tem speaker was the "established convention" did not cut ice with the Supreme Court today which said conventions cannot be the "rule" and it cannot be enforced.
03:54 PM
I have traveled throughout the state for the last two years and have seen pain on the faces of people. I can't forget the love & affection I received from people, says Yeddyurappa
03:52 PM
Yeddyurappa starts his speech at the Karnataka Assembly, says mandate was against Congress.
03:46 PM
Congress MLAs Anand Singh and Pratap Gowda Patil, who were said to be missing, take oath as MLA in Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha.
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Congress MLAs Anand Singh and Pratap Gowda Patil, who were said to be missing, take oath as an MLA in Karnataka's Vidhana Soudha. #FloorTest to be held at 4 pm.
3:42 PM - May 19, 2018
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03:37 PM
According to local media, the second 'missing' Congress MLA Anand Singh has arrived at the Vidhana Soudha. He is accompanied by Congress leader DK Shivakumar.
03:32 PM
BJP MLA Somashekara Reddy denies meeting Congress MLAs Anand Singh and Pratap Gowda Patil at Goldfinch Hotel in Bengaluru, says he was with his brother.
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I was with my brother in Taj West End. Nobody was in my contact. I don't even know who are they, Anand Singh and Pratap Gowda Patil (Congress MLAs). I did not even go to Goldfinch Hotel: Somashekara Reddy, BJP MLA & brother of Janardan Reddy to ANI
3:26 PM - May 19, 2018
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03:25 PM
Visuals of Congress MLA Pratap Gowda Patil's entry into the Vidhana Soudha. The MLA was said to be missing.
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#WATCH: Dramatic visuals of the moment when Congress MLA Pratap Gowda Patil who was said to be missing, entered Vidhana Soudha. #KarnatakaFloorTest
3:14 PM - May 19, 2018
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03:10 PM
Congress releases another audio, accuses BJP's Sriramulu and Muralidhar Rao of luring its MLA B C Patil
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"Don't worry, there won't be any Election. We will elect our speaker & show a majority".
Listen to know how BJP's Sriramulu, the aide of corruption-tainted 'mining mafia', and BJP's National Leader Muralidhar Rao tried to lure Congress MLA BC Patil. Old habits die hard?
3:00 PM - May 19, 2018
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03:00 PM
Congress MLA Pratap Gowda Patil, who went ‘missing’ hours before the oath ceremony today, seen at Karnataka Assembly
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Bengaluru: Congress MLA Pratap Gowda Patil having lunch at Vidhana Soudha, Congress's DK Suresh and Dinesh Gundu Rao present with him.
2:53 PM - May 19, 2018
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02:57 PM
According to media reports, 'missing' Congress MLA, Pratap Gowda, was escorted out of Hotel Gold Finch by police and he has left for Vidhana Soudha
02:49 PM
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, says Congress leader DK Shivakumar
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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
2:38 PM - May 19, 2018
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02:48 PM
I am sure Yeddyurappa will resign before the trust vote, says Congress leader DK Shivakumar
02:22 PM
Missing Congress MLAs are with BJP's MLA Somasekhar Reddy, say sources

Two Karnataka Congress MLAs, who had been missing for the past few days, have been located at a Bengaluru hotel with BJP MLA G Somasekhar Reddy, sources told ANI.

One of the MLAs was seen leaving the Bengaluru hotel a few minutes back.
02:14 PM
Tight security arrangements have been made at the Goldfinch Hotel, where the missing Congress MLA's are allegedly staying. According to reports, not even the guests staying at the hotel are being allowed to enter the lobby
02:01 PM
One of the 'missing' Congress MLAs Anand Singh seen leaving Bengaluru's Goldfinch hotel

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One of the 'missing' Congress MLAs Anand Singh seen leaving Bengaluru's Goldfinch hotel #KarnatakaFloorTest
1:56 PM - May 19, 2018
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