Karnataka updates: Kumaraswamy's floor test in the assembly today

By Oneindia Staff

Updated: Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 14:20 [IST]

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy will face the trust vote in the Karnataka Assembly today (May 25). The Congress-JD (S) government is expected to sail throught the floor test without any hicups as they have the numbers. Kumaraswamy took oath the CM while G Parameshwara was sworn-in as his deputy on May 23.

Following the floor test both parties would decide on the portfolios for its MLAs. The Congress has got 22 including the deputy CM, while the JD(S) with the inclusion of the CM has got 12.

Stay tuned for the updates from Karnataka.

Sep 25, 2018, 2:20 PM IST

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Sep 25, 2018, 2:13 PM IST

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May 24, 2018, 10:25 PM IST

"After formation of coalition government, I request the voters of Rajarajeswari Nagar and Jayanagar to believe in me. I have a bigger vision for the development of the state," HDK says a day before floor test.

May 24, 2018, 10:24 PM IST

"I have called a meeting of finance ministry officials tomorrow after the floor test. I'll take all decisions after the floor test," says Kumaraswamy.

May 24, 2018, 4:08 PM IST

I don't think I got the post of deputy chief minister because I am a Dalit. It is by chance that I am a dalit: G. Parameshwara, Karnataka Deputy CM

May 24, 2018, 4:07 PM IST

Varthur Prakash held a meeting with his supporters to review the reason for his loss. He also arranged a mega feast for his supporters. Varthur Prakash was an independent candidate who contested and lost from Kolar

May 24, 2018, 3:49 PM IST

Congress to hold legislative party meeting in Bengaluru's Hilton Hotel today. According to reports, the party leaders likely to discuss portfolio distribution.

May 24, 2018, 2:24 PM IST

BS Yeddyurappa likely to continue as BJP state president as well as opposition party leader. Yeddyurappa likely to handle both roles until 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

May 24, 2018, 1:52 PM IST

Former CM BS Yeddyurappa likely to be elected as Leader of the Opposition party in the house. According to reports, he will also continue as the party president.

May 24, 2018, 1:18 PM IST

Deputy CM G Parameshwara quits as member of Legislative Council today. Parameshwara has been elected from Koratagere constituency in the recently concluded assembly elections.

May 24, 2018, 1:04 PM IST

CM HD Kumaraswamy visits Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkuru today. Kumaraswamy to seek blessings from 111-year-old Shivakumara Swamiji.

May 24, 2018, 12:51 PM IST

After West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee complained about walking a distance for HDK's oath-taking, Karnataka Chief Minister Kumaraswamy summons DG-IGP Neelamani Raju and seeks an explanation.

May 24, 2018, 11:59 AM IST

Congress's KR Ramesh Kumar files nomination for Speaker of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Deputy CM G Parameshwara, former CM Siddaramaiah and other leaders of the party also present.

May 24, 2018, 11:27 AM IST

According to reports, CM HD Kumaraswamy seeks explanation from DGP Neelamani Raju. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee was disappointed with the DGP and HD Deve Gowda as she had to walk till Vidhan Soudha from Chalukya circle.

May 24, 2018, 10:54 AM IST

Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy met Nanjavadhoota Swami of Pattanayakanahalli Mutt in Bengaluru yesterday.

May 24, 2018, 10:51 AM IST

BJP MLA Suresh Kumar files nomination for Vidhana Soudha speaker. V Sunil Kumar and Ashwath Narayan were also present.

May 24, 2018, 8:04 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi will clear the list of 21 ministers from the Congress. During a meeting with party leaders at Bengaluru, he asked the leaders to prepare the list and submit it to him before the H D Kumaraswamy led government expands its council of ministers next week.

May 24, 2018, 8:03 AM IST

Looks like B S Yeddyurappa has offered former Karnataka chief minister, Siddaramaiah a shoulder to cry on. Yeddyurappa feels that Siddaramaiah has been completely sidelined by the Congress despite him ensuring the victory of 50 MLAs single-handedly with the support of his Kuruba community.

May 24, 2018, 8:03 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik did not attend the swearing-in of HD Kumaraswamy as the chief minister of Karnataka today as the BJD maintains an equal distance from the Congress and the BJP, a party leader said. Patnaik, who is the BJD president, did not attend the swearing-in in Bengaluru that was held on Wednesday.

May 23, 2018, 9:08 PM IST

Session of Karnataka Assembly to be convened on 25 May at 12.15 pm.

May 23, 2018, 7:36 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to HD Kumaraswamy and congratulated him on taking oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 7:13 PM IST

"I am going to waive-off farmers' loans," says Kumaraswamy.

May 23, 2018, 6:41 PM IST

"Leaders who came from all over country wanted to give a message to the nation that we are one and in 2019 there will be a major change in political situation, they were not here to protect this govt, this govt will be protected by local Congress leaders and our leaders," Kumaraswamy says after taking oath as the Karnataka CM.

May 23, 2018, 6:32 PM IST

"This coalition government will run better than any one party government and we will concentrate on working for the public. We have decided to work together for the betterment of the state," Kumaraswamy tells media.

May 23, 2018, 5:26 PM IST

Union home minister Rajnath Singh greets new chief minister of Karnataka. Taking to twitter, Rajnath wrote: "Congratulations to Shri HD Kumaraswamy and Shri G Parameshwar on taking oath as the Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka. I hope, Karnataka will move forward towards peace, progress and prosperity under the new Govt."

May 23, 2018, 4:42 PM IST

After being sworn in as CM, Kumaraswamy walked up to all the national leaders and greeted them. The ceremony which was a grand affair has come to an end.

May 23, 2018, 4:38 PM IST

Dr. G Parameshwar sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 4:35 PM IST

H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He took oath in the name of the people of Karnataka and God.

May 23, 2018, 4:32 PM IST

H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 4:28 PM IST

Picture perfect: Rahul, Sonia and Mayawati stand together and wave at the crowd. Signs of a joint opposition grows stronger.

May 23, 2018, 11:53 am IST

Cong high command asks Parameshwara to step down as KPCC chief. He is being sworn in as the deputy chief minister. He is expected to resign from the post after his swearing in ceremony.

May 23, 2018, 11:53 am IST

All the promises made in the manifesto will be implemented. Safeguarding the interest of the farming community is our top priority, says Kumaraswamy.

May 23, 2018, 12:09 pm IST

Reports emerge that D K Shivakumar and his brother Suresh are upset about the former not getting the post of deputy CM. The Congress leaders are trying to get in touch with the two leaders. Shivakumar had played a key role in ensuring that the Congress and JD(S) stayed together ahead of the trust vote.

May 23, 2018, 12:12 pm IST

"Shiv Sena had received invitation too (for HD Kumaraswamy's swearing-in ceremony), HD Deve Gowda ji invited Uddhav ji hoping someone from us would come but all of us are busy for Palghar Lok Sabha By-Election. So we can't go but our best wishes are with him," says Sanjay Raut, Shiv Sen

May 23, 2018, 12:14 pm IST

BJP leaders and workers sport 'Black Arm Band' and protest in front of Gandhi statue near Maurya Hotel, condemning Congress-JDS alliance which is against the people's mandate.

May 23, 2018, 12:23 pm IST

CM-designate HD Kumaraswamy visits Lingayat pilgrimage center Suttur mutt in Mysore district. Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from Lingayat pontiff Sri Sutturu Deshikendra Swamiji.

May 23, 2018, 12:25 pm IST

Minute-to-minute programme of swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed CM of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy

May 23, 2018, 12:41 pm IST

Congress has betrayed people's mandate in Karnataka. Congress-JD(S) alliance will not last, says BS Yeddyurappa

May 23, 2018, 12:46 pm IST

'All is well', says DK Shivakumar on being asked about his disappointment with not appointed ss Deputy Chief Minister.

May 23, 2018, 12:49 pm IST

'Hunger, greed and power is the basis of JD(S)-Congress alliance, such alliance will not even last 3 months', says state BJP chief at 'Anti-People's Mandate Day' in Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 1:19 pm IST

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan arrives at Bengaluru International Airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy at Vidhanasoudha around 4:30PM

May 23, 2018, 1:28 pm IST

We all have come here to witness the swearing-in of HD Kumaraswamy. We are all very happy about the Congress-JD(S) coalition, says Chandrababu Naidu.

May 23, 2018, 1:29 pm IST

According to reports, Congress leaders postpone floor test till Friday, May 25. Earlier it was reported that the majority will be proved a day after swearing-in ceremony. Tomorrow Speaker and Deputy Speaker will be appointed.

May 23, 2018, 1:29 pm IST

All regional parties are here to support HD Kumaraswamy. We stand united against the BJP. Our mantra is to strengthen the Opposition: West Bengal CM Mamata

May 23, 2018, 1:59 pm IST

Chandrababu Naidu Mamata Banerjee reached Bengaluru to attend the swearing-in ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy at Vidhana Soudha at 4:30 PM

May 23, 2018, 1:59 pm IST

Sitaram Yechury, Sharad Pawar and Akhilesh Yadav arrive in Bengaluru to take part in the oath-taking ceremony of JD(S)' HD Kumaraswamy as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 2:21 pm IST

With barely a few hours to go before the swearing in ceremony of H D Kumaraswamy as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, heavy rains have lashed out at Bengaluru. While the heavy rains could play spoilsport for the ceremony, it sure has brought down the mercury levels in Bengaluru.

May 23, 2018, 2:29 pm IST

All is well says D K Shivakumar, Who said I was unhappy? I was never an aspirants to the post of deputy CM. We are celebrating the formation of our government, Shivakumar also said.

May 23, 2018, 2:34 pm IST

Sharad Pawar, Sitaram Yechury and Akhilesh Yadav have arrived in Bengaluru for Kumaraswamy’s swearing in ceremony. Several others such as Mamata Banerjee, Chandrababu Naidu among others too have arrived.

May 23, 2018, 2:34 pm IST

Parking slots in Bengaluru: St. Joseph Indian High School Ground, Mallya Hospital Road - Kanteerava Stadium - UB City Pay & Parking Lot - Central College Ground - Freedom Park - Government Arts College, Old Post Office Road - T Chowdaiah Road (from LRDE Jn. to Raj Bhavan Jn. (In front of Indira Gandhi Musical Fountain). Parking arrangements have been made for the buses, Tempo Travellers coming to the function from different parts of state at Mavinakai Mandi, Circus Ground & Krishna Vihar Ground.

May 23, 2018, 2:35 pm IST

Roads to avoid today: Dr B.R.Ambedkar Road (from Balekundri Circle to K R Circle) - Raj Bhavan Road (from CTO Junction to Raj Bhavan Jn) - LH Road (from Raj Bhavan Jn to Chalukya Circle) - Queen’s Road (from Thimmaiah Jn. to Queen’s Circle) - Seshadri Road (from K R Circle to Anandrao Circle) - Palace Road (from Mysore Bank Circle to Kalpana Circle) - Devaraj Urs Road (from Chalukya Circle to M S Building - Race Course Road (from Trilight Jn. to Chalukya Circle) - Park House Road (from AGs Jn. to CID Jn.) - Inside Cubbon Park - Miller Road (from LRDE Jn. to Chalukya Circle) - Infantry Road (from Ali Askar Road Jn. to Traffic HQ Jn.) - Ali Askar Road (from Raj Bhavan Jn. to Ali Askar Cross Road) - K G Road (from Police Corner to Mysore Bank Circle - Old Post Office Road (from Mysore Bank Circle to K R Circle) - Nrupathunga Road (from K R Circle to Police Corner) - N R Road (from Hudson Circle to Town Hall) - SJP Road (from Mysore Road Fly over Down Ramp to Town Hall) - P Kalinga Rao Road (from N R Jn. to Subbaiah Circle) - Kasturba Road (from Hudson Circle to Queen’s Circle) - Mallya Hospital Road (from Siddalingaiah Circle to RRMR Jn.) - RRMR Road (from RRMR Jn. to Hudson Circle) - Cubbon Road (from CTO Circle to Manipal Centre) - Central Street (from Anil Kumble Circle to BRV Junction) - T Chowdaiah Road (from Old High Grounds Jn. to Cauvery Jn.) - Ramana Maharshi Road (from Cauvery Jn. to Mekhri Circle) - Sir C V Raman Road (from Mekhri Circle to BHEL Circle) - Jayamahal Road & Bellary Road.

May 23, 2018, 3:17 pm IST

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu and CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury met, ahead of attending HD Kumaraswamy's swearing-in as Chief Minister of Karnataka.

May 23, 2018, 3:50 pm IST

Karnataka CM-elect HD Kumaraswamy and top political leaders have started arriving at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru. Congress president Rahul Gandhi has also left Hilton Hotel for the venue.

May 23, 2018, 4:17 pm IST

H D Deve Gowda arrives for Kumaraswamy's swearing-in-ceremony.

May 23, 2018, 4:26 pm IST

Rahul and Sonia Gandhi have arrived at Vidhan Soudha

May 23, 2018, 4:28 pm IST

The heavy rains have not deterred the joint opposition leaders who have come to Bengaluru to attend the swearing in ceremony of H D Kumaraswamy. Heavy rains lashed out at Bengaluru just moments ago. The weather is dull as of now, but the rains have stopped.

May 23, 2018, 4:28 pm IST