Motion against B'lore DD Director referred to Privilege Panel

Bangalore, Aug 2 (UNI) Karnataka Legislative Council referred to the Privilege Committee, a privilege motion against Bangalore Doordarshan Director Mahesh Joshi moved by Congress Member V S Ugrappa today.

Earlier, Mr Ugrappa alleged Mr Joshi had referred his name in his petition filed before Advocate General against Lok Sabha Member R L Jalappa over a statement he made in the House on the live coverage of the proceedings.

The DD Director had alleged in his petition that he had raised the issue of live coverage of the proceedings as instigated and influenced by Mr Jalappa.

''The allegation by Mr Joshi was nothing but questioning my privilege and I am not the one who can be influenced by anybody.

''Mr Joshi, by making such allegation has committed a blunder and the matter should be referred to the Privilege Committee,'' he added.

Mr V R Sudarshan (Cong), Mr Channaveera Kanavi (Ind) and Mr Nadagouda (JD) supported Mr Ugrappa and demanded the Chair to refer the matter to the Privilege Committee.

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