Zeenews Bureau
Bangalore: Ruling BJP`s nominee KG Boopaiah was elected Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Wednesday amid protests from the main opposition.
Unruly scenes were witnessed inside the assembly after the opposition members tried to stall the proceedings pertaining to the election of a new Speaker.
According to reports, the opposition legislators reached the well of the House and some even damaged the microphone installed at the Speaker’s chair.
The opposition legislators also were also spotted chanting slogans against the government.
The opposition wanted to delay the election of Speaker since the state government had declared a holiday as a mark of respect for the legendry Kannda actor Vishnuvardhan, who died this morning due to cardiac arrest.
Soon after assuming charge, Boopaih adjourned the House sine die, a day ahead of the scheduled conclusion of the session.
