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Karnataka government formation: Events as they unfolded on May 16, 2018
With 104 MLAs, the BJP is the single largest party, while the JD(S)-Congress coalition, formed after the election results were declared, has 116 legislators. It has also claimed support of an independent MLA.
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Pic courtesy: ANI Bengaluru: Governor Vajubhai Vala on Wednesday invited BJP legislature party leader BS Yeddyurappa to form the government in Karnataka. "I invite you (Yeddyurappa) to form the government and be sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka," a Raj Bhavan communique said. The Governor also asked 75-year-old BJP leader to seek a vote of confidence within 15 days of assuming office as the CM.
Toiling hard to control the levers of power in Karnataka, Yeddyurappa and HD Kumaraswamy, the leader of the newly formed JD(S)-Congress alliance had earlier met Vala and staked claim to form the government.
With 104 MLAs in the 224-member Assembly, the BJP is the single largest party, while the JD(S)-Congress coalition, formed after the election results were declared, has 116 legislators. It has also claimed support of an independent MLA.
With there being precedents of both, Governors inviting either the leader of the single largest party or that of a post-poll coalition to form the government, Vala, a former RSS-BJP veteran from Gujarat, opted for the former.
Here are the updates:
Since swearing in now announced for 9 am on 17/5/18, in a 9 pm invite by governor today to BSY to form Govt, urgency to seek listing in sc tonite is self validating. If sc registry accepts petrs request on basis of petn settled by me and filed tonite, I wl appear and argue tonite
— Abhishek Singhvi (@DrAMSinghvi) May 16, 2018
JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy arrives at Eagleton Resort in #Bengaluru where Congress and JD(S) MLAs are staying #KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/G0EZJFuwUZ
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Bengaluru: Security deployed at the residence of BJP's BS Yeddyurappa, ahead of his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of #Karnataka tomorrow pic.twitter.com/BOTG4m6hek
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
The Congress on Wednesday approached the Supreme Court against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala's invitation to BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa to form the government in the state. The Congress filed the petition in the apex court registry almost around midnight.
By giving 15 days time (to prove majority) Governor is encouraging horse-trading by BJP leaders, this is unconstitutional. We will discuss the future plan, says HD Kumaraswamy on the invite to BJP to form the government.
Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah have sanctioned encounter of the Constitution in the hands of the Governor of Karnataka today.@rssurjewala
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
The actions of the Governor of Karnataka who acts like a stooge of the BJP are immoral, illegal and unconstitutional. @rssurjewala
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
The letter of the Governor clearly establishes that he believes that the BJP and B S Yeddyurappa do not have the requisite majority numbers. @rssurjewala
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
We want to ask Amit Shah ji that if two parties cannot come together in post-poll coalition, then how did you form governments in Goa and Manipur by superseding single largest party. Governor has shamed his office, says Congress spokesperson Randeep Surjewala in Delhi.
We want to ask Amit Shah ji that if two parties cannot come together in post poll coalition, then how did you form govts in Goa & Manipur by superseding single largest party? Guv has shamed his office: Randeep Surjewala, Cong in Delhi on #Karnataka Guv inviting BJP to form govt pic.twitter.com/qUCcM5gJex
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
His Excellency the Governor of Karnataka has invited Sri @BSYBJP to form the government.
Sri @BSYBJP will take oath tomorrow as Chief Minister of Karnataka at 9 AM at Raj Bhavan. #CMBSY pic.twitter.com/DCSIx3APSZ
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) May 16, 2018
The moment that crores of Kannadigas are awaiting is here.
Sri @BSYBJP will take oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka tomorrow morning at 9.00 AM at Raj Bhavan.
The movement to build our Suvarna Karnataka has started. #CMBSY
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) May 16, 2018
The party that blew up the constitution to shambles is teaching us the Constitution, the party that imposed President rule the most number of times is giving us lessons, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad in Delhi.
Court has clearly stated that the platform of the Vidhan Sabha is the only place where the majority is to be tested, he adds.
Tomorrow BS Yeddyurappa will be taking oath (as CM of Karnataka) alone, after proving majority cabinet will be sworn in: Murlidhar Rao, BJP #KarnatakaElectionResults2018 pic.twitter.com/WZIiA8DcdB
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Governor has invited BS Yeddyurappa to form the government, official communication has been received, Governor gave 15 days to prove majority, oath to take place at 9 am tomorrow, ANI quoted BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai.
Bengaluru: BJP Karnataka in-charge Prakash Javadekar shows victory symbol on being asked if Governor has sent a letter inviting BJP to form government pic.twitter.com/Ti9boR1Hwj
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
#Karnataka: Congress MLAs arrive at Eagleton Resort near Bengaluru pic.twitter.com/A0kQeVYU9W
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Where are you taking this country, one wonders. Someone was offered Rs 3 crore, someone Rs 5 crore and someone Rs 100 crore, anybody walking on the road has a price, says Kumaraswamy.
117 is the strength of the Congress and JD(S) combined. The BJP did not have and does not have a majority. The people of Karnataka have not given a majority to the BJP. These 117 are ready to verify themselves in front of the Governor, says Congress' Randeep Singh Surjewala.
The Governor of Karnataka must bind by the Constitution and the order of the Supreme Court. We have the majority numbers but, the Governor isn't calling us to form government. : Kapil Sibal
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
The Governor seems to be giving the BJP the chances to indulge in poaching and form government. : Kapil Sibal
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
How will a party, that does not have majority, manufacture a majority? How can a minority become a majority, unless you poach? : @PChidambaram_IN
— Congress Live (@INCIndiaLive) May 16, 2018
The Governor seems to be giving the BJP the chances to indulge in poaching and form government, says senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal.
What is standing in way of the Governor from extending an invitation to the leader of the alliance (Kumaraswamy), who clearly demonstrated that he commands the support of the majority, says Chidambaram in Delhi.
Governor holds an exalted constitutional office, he shouldn't walk on a perilous path which is illegal, he's bound by SC judgement, bound to invite the leader of alliance which is presented to him as an alliance that commands maturity of members in the legislative assembly, says Chidambaram.
Congress and JD(S) clearly establish majority yet the Governor hasn't taken the decision to invite Kumaraswamy to form the government. We heard the Governor may have invited BS Yeddyurappa but since it is not confirmed we are proceeding on basis that Governor has not decided to invite anyone, says P Chidambaram, addressing the press.
Hotel or wherever we go, MLAs will stay together and discuss things. Congress is compelled to keep its MLAs together because of the horse-trading going on, says Ashok Gehlot at KPCC, Bengaluru.
He thinks he is the boss of the party, the party has suffered because of his arrogant behaviour. He is not a true Congressman. Many people have this view of him but don't express it, says KB Koliwad, outgoing Karnataka Assembly Speaker and Congress leader on Siddaramaiah.
The #kannadigas mandate is clear and it favours BJP only, now they are tapping phones of @BJP4Karnataka ‘s leaders, its hard to see people can stoop this level for power. The saga of unholy nexus continues #KaranatakaVerdict
— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) May 16, 2018
BJP MPs Shobha Karandlaje, GM Siddeshwara and PC Mohan write to Home Minister Rajnath Singh stating, "we have every reason to believe that Karnataka government is misusing its power and tapping our mobile phones. This is a clear violation of our fundamental right to privacy."
The allegations that Siddaramaiah made on PM Modi that that latter has allowed 'horse trading' in Karnataka is condemnable, false, irresponsible and baseless, says Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.
Governor has assured that he will take action as per the Constitution. We have full faith in him that he will not do injustice. We have our numbers, not even a single member has moved out. We will not allow any such thing to happen, says Congress' DK Shivakumar.
Kumaraswamy has given a signed letter by Congress and JDS MLAs where they have pledged their support to make government led by Kumaraswamy. He said that the Governor informed him that he will take a decision taking into account the past precedents.
Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has attacked BJP claiming that they are trying to poach the MLAs by offering them money. "Narendra Modi and Amit Shah are trying to strangle the democracy," he said outside the KPCC office in Bengaluru.
We have submitted the necessary documents which show that we have the numbers required to form the government. He (Governor of Karnataka) has promised he will consider according to the Constitution, says Kumaraswamy said after meeting the Governor. Read full reports here...
Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday thanked the people of Karnataka for voting in favour of the Congress. He also exuded confidence that Congress will be able to form a government in the state. "I thank you for your verdict. It has been an honour to serve you as Chief Minister for the past 5 years. I am confident the Congress Party & the new Government we form, will continue to work for the best interests of our state & our people," he tweeted on Wednesday.
JDS workers are protesting against the BJP outside Governor house in Bengaluru.
JDS workers protest against BJP outside Governor house in Bengaluru #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/w0lWO0dmTd
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
In a show of strength, Congress MLAs leave for Raj Bhavan from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office. HD Kumaraswamy is leading the delegation to Raj Bhawan to meet Governor Vajubhai Vala.
Bengaluru: Congress MLAs to leave for Raj Bhavan from Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office. #KarnatakaElectionResults2018 pic.twitter.com/QGlO8JvOfB
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has thanked the people of Karnataka for their support over the five years and also exuded confidence of a Congress government in the state. "Dear Brothers & Sisters of Karnataka, I thank you for your verdict. It has been an honour to serve you as Chief Minister for the past 5 years. I am confident the Congress Party & the new Government we form, will continue to work for the best interests of our state & our people," he tweeted.
Dear Brothers & Sisters of Karnataka,
I thank you for your verdict.
It has been an honour to serve you as Chief Minister for the past 5 years.
I am confident the Congress Party & the new Government we form, will continue to work for the best interests of our state & our people
— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) May 16, 2018
There are reports that if the Congress and JDS are not invited by the Governor to form government, they are likely to sit on a 'dharna' outside Raj Bhawan from Thursday. MPs are also likely to join them.
Hitting out at the BJP, Congress said that the party will look for legal options if they are not invited to form the government. "Stealing of MLAs shouldn't be allowed. No governor can go against Constitution. We can't tell you whom we'll approach and whom not. At this juncture, we've complete faith in Guv that he'll go by Constitution and not party politics," Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
The Congress has alleged that they have been trying to reach out to the Governor but they have not got a chance to meet them. "Since 12-12.30 pm we are seeking an appointment with Governor so we can handover our two letters - 1 of legislator party of Congress another of legislator party of JD(S). We haven't received any message from Governor so far. We are waiting eagerly," Congress veteran Ghulam Nabi Azad said.
Signatures of JDS and Congress MLAs being taken in support of HD Kumaraswamy. The document will be submitted to the Governor later today. #Karnataka pic.twitter.com/Ivm6wPpvqA
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
The Congress is set to approach the Supreme Court as soon as and if Karnataka Congress Governor Vajubhai Vala invites the BJP to form government in the state. The party is also gearing up to parade MLAs before the Governor.
They (BJP) keep on calling but we don't bother about it. I have clearly asked them not to call me. I am a committed Congress person. They have been doing this from long time. This is their job: TD Rajegowda, Congress MLA on being asked if BJP had approached him.
They (BJP) keep on calling but we don't bother about it. I have clearly asked them not to call me. I am a committed Congress person. They have been doing this from long time. This is their job: TD Rajegowda, Congress MLA on being asked if BJP had approached him.
HD Kumaraswamy alleges that JDS MLAs are being offered Rs 100 crore each. "Where is this black money coming from? They are supposedly the servers of poor people and they are offering money today. Where are the income tax officials?"
Neither my party nor I want power. People committed a mistake by making BJP the single largest party, says HD Kumaraswamy, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of misusing his position.
"When it comes to proving the majority, party has to show numbers, we will do that for sure. I can't speak openly but we will definitely prove the majority. It is BJP who was given the mandate by people," says Bhagwanth Khuba of BJP.
Members of the Congerss and the JDS are likely to hold protest outside Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru if the Governor invites BJP to form government in Karnataka.
"Our legislative party has unanimously elected me as its leader. I requested Governor to allow me to take oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka at the earliest. He assured me that he would take appropriate decision soon," says BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa.
Only 66 out of the 78 MLAs attended Congress legislative meeting at Karnataka Party Congress Committee office in Bengaluru, reports news agency ANI.
"We are all together. All this is false news. In fact there are six BJP people, who are in touch with us," says Congress leader MB Patil.
"We have to protect the verdict of the people. They (BJP) are doing bad politics. We don't have to stoop down to their level. We are 118 in number number, we don't want anyone. No body has called me to the resort," says NA Harris of Congress.
JDS MLAs Raja Venkatappa Nayaka and Venkata Rao Nadagouda missing from legislative party meeting, which is going on in a hotel in Bengaluru, reports news agency ANI.
BS Yeddyurappa has been elected as BJP legislative party leader in Karnataka. The decision was taken at the legislative party meeting on Wednesday. Yeddyurappa had said that after the meeting, all MLAs will be going to meet the Governor to request him to allow BJP to form the government.
JD(S) legislative party meeting begins in Bengaluru. #KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/K1FaCYMMnU
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Union minister Sadananda Gowda hits out at Congress and JDS saying, "We are the single largest party. You have seen how Congress and JDS were fighting six months back. Now they want to come together and make government."
"We have already decided to go with Congress. That's the reason we called Janta Dal Secular Legislature Party meeting. There is no question of taking any other decision," says HD Kumaraswamy.
Sources tell Zee News that Congress party has booked 100 rooms in Eagleton resort in Bengaluru. This is the same resort that was used to keep Gujarat MLAs during Rajya Sabha elections.
BJP leader and Union minister Prakash Javadekar says people of Karnataka have chosen them over the Congress and the JDS, accusing them of forming an "unethical and unholy alliance". He said that as people have voted for the BJP, they will form the government. He further recalled that Congress president Rahul Gandhi had insulted former prime minister and JDS leader HD Deve Gowda, pointing that the Gandhi scion had called the JDS a B-team of the BJP.
BJP chief ministerial candidate BS Yeddyurappa has said that a party delegation will meet Karnataka Governor immediately after legislature party meeting and stake claim to form the government. "During the legislature party meeting the leader will be elected. From there we will go to Raj Bhavan immediately. We will claim to form the govt. Most probably we will ask the Governor to give us time tomorrow," said Yeddyurappa.
Bengaluru: Observers for Karnataka, Union Ministers Dharmendra Pradhan and JP Nadda & Union Minister Prakash Javadekar arrived at BJP office for legislative party meeting. Meeting to begin shortly. #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/V9LNxbswRr
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
JDS leader Saravana says that the BJP is trying to approach party MLAs, exhuming confidence that the lawmakers are loyal to the party and would never support the saffron party. He says, "I don't know what they (BJP) are offering but they are trying to call our people, but they are not responding. We are all together, no one can touch our party. Our party MLAs are loyal to the party".
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad says, "JDS has all the faith in their MLAs. Nobody is going to go away. Let BJP try whatever they want to."
Bengaluru: JD(S) MLAs at the legislative party meeting, meeting to begin shortly. #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/nhukI8agPJ
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
Janata Dal Secular leader Danish Ali says, "JDS and Congress have the numbers. I hope, the Governor will discharge his constitutional duties and invite HD Kumaraswamy to talk. If BJP puts pressure on the Governor, it will be the death of democracy."
"We believe in all our MLAs. BJP is trying hard to get them. They don't believe in democracy, BJP just wants power. All the people are happy, nobody is unhappy here," says Ramalinga Reddy of Congress.
Caretaker chief minister Siddaramaiah has claimed that all Congress MLAs are intact and nobody is missing: "All the Congress MLAs are intact. Nobody is missing. We are confident of forming the government".
Congress leader DK Shivakumar has accused the BJP of trying to poach MLAs, adding that they have a plan to safeguard the lawmakers. Speaking to news agency ANI, "They (BJP) are poaching our MLAs, we know that. Everyday there is a lot of pressure. But it not so easy because two parties have the necessary number. People are watching this. Definitely there is a plan. We have to safeguard our MLAs, We will let you know what is the plan."
Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad says the Governor cannot take sides, adding that a person supposed to save Constitution cannot destroy it. He says, "The single largest party doesn't have the numbers. BJP has 104, we (Congress & JDS) have 117. Governor cannot take sides. Can a person who is there to save constitution, destroy it too? The Governor has to cut all its previous associations, be it BJP or RSS.
Basavaraj Bommai of the BJP says the party has approached no individual. "Political scenario will unfold in next two to three days. It depends on development in political parties. As of now, we aren't approaching any individuals but politics is art of possibility," he said.
Congress leader Amaregouda Linganagouda Patil Bayyapur has claimed that he was approached by the BJP and promised a ministry. He, however, added that he would remain part of the JDS-Congress alliance government. He said, "I got a call from the BJP leaders. They said come to us and we'll give a ministry to you. We'll make you a minister. But, I'm going to stay here. HD Kumaraswamy is our Chief Minister."
BJP leader KS Eswarappa has claimed that the party is in touch with some MLAs of the Congress and the JDS. Speaking to mediapersons, he said, "Many Congress and JDS MLAs are upset over the parties joining hands. They will not respect the decision and join hands with the BJP."
Union ministers JP Nadda and Dharmendra Pradhan were made observers for Karnataka by the BJP high commande on Tuesday. The legislative party meeting of the BJP is slated to be held at 11 am in Bengaluru, says news agency ANI.
Election Commission on Tuesday night said that Jagadish Shettar of the BJP was declared winner in Hubli Dharwad constituency as paper slip count showed the same. Issuing a statement in this regard, the EC had said:
If there is difference b/w EVM count & paper slip count,paper slip count prevails.Winning margin in Hubli Dharwad Constituency is more than 20000 & VVPAT slips counted in polling station no 135 A is only 459.Hence RO declared Jagadish Shettar as the winner: EC #KarnatakaElections pic.twitter.com/8d2r5naoeA
— ANI (@ANI) May 15, 2018
Karnataka BJP leader KS Eswarappa says that there is no doubt that the party will form government in the state. Speaking to news agency ANI, he said, "There is no doubt we will form government, 100% we'll do that. Wait and watch. Results came out only yesterday. It has been only a day. See what can happen in Karnataka in a day."
Congress MLAs in Karnataka arrive at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru for party legislative board meeting.
Bengaluru: All India Congress Committee General Secretary & MP, KC Venugopal and other Congress MLAs arriving at Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) office for party legislative meting. #KarnatakaElections2018 pic.twitter.com/95fHQla0Yc
— ANI (@ANI) May 16, 2018
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