Motion of thanks for Governor's address passed amidst dharna by Cong

Bangalore, Feb 20 (UNI) Karnataka Legislative Assembly today passed motion of thanks to the Governor's joint address on January 25 amidst dharna by opposition Congress in the well of the House.

Mr Vishveshwar Kageri (BJP) proposed the motion and it was seconded by Mr Rajanna (JD-S).

The motion was passed amidst slogan shouting by Congress members against the government and demanding holding election to fill the Legislative Council Chairman post lying vacant since last nine months.

Mr G V Sriramreddy (CPI-M) expressed his anguish over conduct of the House and passing the motion.

The Speaker adjourned the House for lunch break.

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