K'taka: Cong must revoke suspension of MLCs

Bangalore, Mar 1: Alleging that the JD(S)-BJP coalition government was indulged in 'mockery of democracy', Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President Mallikarjun Kharge today demanded suo motu revocation of suspension of Congress Council members.

"Besides illegally suspending 37 party members of upper house, they were barred from attending various Committee Meetings including Business Advisory, Finance Committee in which they were members," Mr Kharge told newsmen here.

He said that suspension, for demanding election to Legislative Council Chairman post lying vacant since last nine months, was against the Constitution and preventing the members from attending meetings was othing but 'mockery of democracy'.

The Coalition government had indulged in all sorts of illegal acts right from coming to power throwing to air constitutional norms and not bothering to take into consideration the Governor T N Chaturvedi's letter with regard to the failures.

Replying to a question, Mr Kharge said there is no change in Congress demand that election should be held immediately to fill the Legislative Council Chairman Post. "We may again approach the governor on the issue", he added.

He urged the Governor to call for an explanation from the Government for not acting according to his suggestion.

UNI