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Karnataka political drama: As it happened on May 17, 2018
BJP emerged as the single-largest party winning 104 seats in the May 12 Assembly election, but it fell short of eight seats from the 112-halfway mark in the lower House.
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Bengaluru: BJP legislature party leader BS Yeddyurappa took oath as the Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday, hours after the Supreme Court declined to stay his swearing-in ceremony.
Governor Vajubhai Vala administered the oath of office and secrecy to Yeddyurappa at 9 am at the Raj Bhavan amid tight security.
The beleaguered Congress and Janata Dal-Secular (JD-S) leaders, however, protested against the swearing-in of Yeddyurappa and termed the Governor's decision 'unconstitutional'.
Here are the updates:
After the police was withdrawn (from outside Eagleton Resort), they (BJP) came inside and offered money. Constantly they have been calling people on phone, says Congress' Ramalinga Reddy, as per ANI.
We will be shifted today. We will tell you more later. JD(S) MLAs are not coming along. The place has not been decided yet, says Congress' Ramalinga Reddy.
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, says Ghulam Nabi Azad.
BJP can't use two rules for one game. BJP, Central government and their Governors have been exposed in front of the nation. It should be the duty of central government to protect the constitution and democracy but it's unfortunate that we have to protect these from the central government, says senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad.
National President of JD(S) HD Deve Gowda had a telephonic conversation with Congress President Rahul Gandhi over the current political situation in the state of Karnataka. (file pics) pic.twitter.com/EjeknKF0N9
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
We are not leaving now. There is a meeting at 7.30 pm after that we will decide, says ST Somashekhar, Congress on if party MLAs are being shifted from Eagleton Resort near Bengaluru to some other place.
BJP people are doing horse-trading. This is unethical and against the principles of democracy. No MLA will yield to their demand, says Siddaramaiah.
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, says JD(S) HD Kumaraswamy.
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 andother states where we were single largest party, they're asking for same formula, says Congress' DK Shivakumar.
Delhi: Congress leaders held a prayer meeting at Raj Ghat this evening in protest against #Karnataka Governor for inviting BS Yeddyurappa to form govt there. (earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/6cOE6AxscC
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Whatever BJP's done in Karnataka is in accordance with the rulebook. Congress is ill-informed and 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. JD(S) and Congress are scared after being exposed, says Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Visuals from outside Eagleton Resort near Bengaluru where Congress MLAs are lodged. Police forces stationed outside the resort have been removed. #KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/31CEnxtcds
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
This is not the system. Irrespective of whose goverment it is, it is their duty to provide protection, provide security to the elected representatives, says Congress' KH Muniyappa on security withdrawn from outside Eagleton Resort near Bengaluru where Congress MLAs are lodged.
Karnataka CM BS Yeddyurappa visited Siddaganga Mutt and met Sri Shivakumara Swami in Tumakuru. pic.twitter.com/X2rQZkYTS5
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Members & workers of Congress protest across the nation against #Karnataka Governor for inviting BS Yeddyurappa to form govt there. Visuals from Jaipur and Mumbai. pic.twitter.com/r2a3IarbCg
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
ವಿಧಾನಸೌಧ ಆವರಣದ ಮಹಾತ್ಮ ಗಾಂಧಿಯವರ ಪ್ರತಿಮೆ ಬಳಿ ಕಾಂಗ್ರೆಸ್, ಜೆಡಿಎಸ್ ಶಾಸಕರು ನಡೆಸುತ್ತಿರುವ ಧರಣಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದೆ.
ಸರ್ಕಾರ ರಚನೆಗೆ ಬೇಕಾದ ಅಗತ್ಯ ಶಾಸಕರ ಬೆಂಬಲವನ್ನು ಹೊಂದಿರುವ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ಸರ್ಕಾರ ರಚನೆಗೆ ಆಹ್ವಾನಿಸದೆ, ಯಡಿಯೂರಪ್ಪನವರ ಪ್ರಮಾಣವಚನ ಸ್ವೀಕಾರಕ್ಕೆ ಅವಕಾಶ ಕಲ್ಪಿಸಿರುವ ರಾಜ್ಯಪಾಲರ ಕ್ರಮ ಖಂಡನೀಯ. pic.twitter.com/Y4J9CBlS7W— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 17, 2018
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
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh says, "The Governor is going against the Constitution. The role of Governor is being dictated by the government. He was a RSS member and a Cabinet Minister under Modi Saheb in Gujarat. It is obvious that he will listen to the Centre."
"Congrats to Shri @BSYBJP ji for being sworn in as the CM of Karnataka. This is the victory of every Kannadiga who voted to uproot the corrupt & divisive politics of Congress. I am sure the new govt under the guidance of PM @narendramodi will fulfil the aspirations of the people," tweets BJP president Amit Shah.
Congrats to Shri @BSYBJP ji for being sworn in as the CM of Karnataka. This is the victory of every Kannadiga who voted to uproot the corrupt & divisive politics of Congress. I am sure the new govt under the guidance of PM @narendramodi will fulfil the aspirations of the people.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 17, 2018
Advocate NP Amrutesh files a public interest litigation in Karnataka High Court against the BJP forming government in the state. The PIL states that court should not allow defection of MLAs to BJP through resigning or cross voting.
Congress MLAs taken to Eagleton golf resort near Bengaluru.
Congress MLAs arrive at #EagletonResort in Bengaluru. #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/69wqVp5O02
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
DMK leader MK Stalin targets Modi government over Karnataka political drama saying, "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."
Congress leader DK Shivakumar says that Yeddyurappa-led BJP government in Karnataka is short lived, as the majority is with JDS-Congress alliance. He says, "It is a short lived government, we are confident because we have the majority. We will fight for justice. 100% all our MLAs are with us."
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 #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/6QSwaHW7Pg
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
BJP MLA B Sriramulu claims that the party is in touch with independent MLAs and will get the numbers required for floor test.
Independent MLAs hamare touch mein hain, kaam ho jaega: BJP MLA B. Sriramulu on being asked about proving majority in floor test #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/7p0h48oHg9
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Mayawati slams BJP over BS Yeddyurappa becoming the Chief Minister of Karnataka, says, "It is a conspiracy to destroy the Constitution made by Baba Saheb Ambedkar. Since they (BJP) came to power, they have been misusing government machinery, thereby attacking democracy."
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah says all 118 MLAs of Congress and JDS are intact.
All Congress and JD(S) MLAs are here, all 118 MLAs: Siddaramaiah at protest outside Raj Bhawan #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/lH0r1Nk4kM
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
BS Yeddyurappa fulfills BJP's poll promise of providing loan waivers to farmer in Karnataka. Read full story
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, says Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
Fulfilling a poll promise of the BJP, BS Yeddyurappa has announced a loan waiver up to Rs 1 lakh for farmers soon after taking as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. However, the order cannot be passed as of now since the government is yet to be formed.
Senior lawyer Ram Jethmalani mentioned before CJI Bench of Dipak Misra, justices AM Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud his application for urgent hearing against Karnataka Governor for inviting BS Yedurappa for making government. The Bench directed him to mention it on Friday before an appropriate bench.
From Supreme Court judges to mediapersons to even BJP MPs, everyone is living in fear, says Rahul Gandhi.
Congress president Rahul Gandhi says that leaders of the party are being threatened by members of the BJP in Karnataka.
Residents of BS Yeddyurappa's native village Bukanakere in Mandya district, offer prayers & celebrate after the BJP leader was sworn in as Chief Minister of #Karnataka for the third time. pic.twitter.com/l1rs0ciS6l
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Former prime minister and Janata Dal Secular leader HD Deve Gowda joins Congress protest at Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru.
"I will request my father (HD Deve Gowda) to take the lead and talk to all regional parties and see how BJP is destroying democratic systems. We have to come together to protect interests of the country," says Kumaraswamy.
Our plan is to safeguard MLAs. BJP and their ministers are working to purchase MLAs, people should know about the attitude of the central government. BJP does not have majority, how has the Governor behaved? He has misused his office, says JDS leader HD Kumarasway on Yeddyurappa being sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister.
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, says Mukul Rohatgi on Supreme Court overnight bench on Karnataka situation.
All MLAs are in contact, the two MLAs who are not present here right now will come. I also just came back from Mangaluru, says Congress MLA Khader before entering Eagleton resort near Bengaluru.
Bengaluru: HD Deve Gowda leaves from his residence for Shangri-La Hotel, where JD(S) MLAs are lodged. pic.twitter.com/p2MBxISFod
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Sri @BSYBJP takes oath in the name of farmers.
After suffering under the apathetic rule of Congress for last five years which saw the highest number of farmer suicides, Karnataka's farmers are looking forward to a more hopeful & sensitive government led by BJP. #BSYNammaCM
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) May 17, 2018
Bengaluru: Congress holds protest at Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Vidhan Soudha, against BS Yeddyurappa's swearing in as CM of #Karnataka. GN Azad, Ashok Gehlot, Mallikarjun Kharge, KC Venugopal and Siddaramaiah present. pic.twitter.com/16BYIQfJ9D
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
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
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Congress MLAs and senior party leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad, Ashok Gehlot and Siddaramaiah gather near Mahatma Gandhi statue in Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru to protest against BS Yeddyurappa's swearing in as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
"If Congress wants to protest, they should protest against Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Siddaramaiah, as this trio has ruined the Congress," says Union Minister Ananth Kumar.
The matter is pending before the Court. We will go to the people and we will tell them how BJP is going against the Constitution, says former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah.
#WATCH: BJP workers dance & celebrate outside Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru after their leader BS Yeddyurappa was sworn in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/bJ7XK3tx3C
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Celebrations begin outside Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. BJP workers dance to drumbeats as Yeddyurappa takes oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
Bengaluru: BJP's BS Yeddyurappa shows the victory sign after being sworn-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/UMM10wQKbY
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
"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," tweets Congress president Rahul Gandhi.
#WATCH Live from Bengaluru: BS Yeddyurappa takes oath as Karnataka Chief Minister https://t.co/8wqUptkkvV
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
#Karnataka: BS Yeddyurappa arrives at Raj Bhavan, to take oath as Karnataka Chief Minister shortly pic.twitter.com/IQLSPrGz2u
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
#WATCH BJP workers chant slogans of 'Vande Mataram and Modi, Modi' outside Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru, as oath taking ceremony of BS Yeddyurappa as Karnataka CM to is set to begin shortly pic.twitter.com/npZthZbqZd
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Swearing-in ceremony of BS Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister of Karnataka to begin shortly; Union Ministers JP Nadda, Dharmendra Pradhan and Prakash Javadekar present at Raj Bhavan.
Bengaluru: Swearing-in ceremony of BS Yeddyurappa as the Chief Minister of Karnataka to begin shortly; Union Ministers JP Nadda, Dharmendra Pradhan and Prakash Javadekar present at Raj Bhavan #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/yV3BEj8wNL
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
BJP is likely to announce soon after BS Yeddyurappa's swearing-in ceremony in how much time it will prove majority in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, sources tell Zee News.
#Karnataka: Visuals from outside Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. BS Yeddyurappa to take oath as Karnataka chief minister at 9 am. pic.twitter.com/MpF2x5aNPT
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
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Heavy security outside Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru as supporters of Congress and JDS start gathering near the main gate.
#Karnataka: Visuals from outside BS Yeddyurappa's residence, in Bengaluru. He will take oath as Karnataka chief minister at 9 am today. pic.twitter.com/zBOvty7jK6
— ANI (@ANI) May 17, 2018
Members of Congress and Janata Dal Secular decide to stage a dharna in Bengaluru. Senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said that when Yeddyurappa would take oath as Chief Minister, they would be sitting on a dharna.
The Supreme Court has sought a copy of the letter with names of all newly elected BJP lawmakers in Karnataka. The letter needs to be submitted to the apex court by 2 pm.
The BJP has told Supreme Court that it will prove majority on the floor of the House in seven to 10 days.
While refusing to put a stay on Yeddyurappa's swearing-in, the Supreme Court maintained that it cannot interfere in the decision of a Governor, noting that it might lead to Constitutional crisis.
The Supreme Court will continue hearing in the case at 10.30 am on Friday. The top court has sought all documents/letters given by parties to Karnataka Governor for government formation in the state.
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the swearing-in ceremony of BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa as Karnataka Chief Minister. Read full story
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