Karnataka updates: Kumaraswamy's floor test in the assembly today
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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.
HD Kumaraswamy
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.
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10:25 PM, 24 May
"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.
10:24 PM, 24 May
"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.
4:08 PM, 24 May
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
4:07 PM, 24 May
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
3:49 PM, 24 May
Congress to hold legislative party meeting in Bengaluru's Hilton Hotel today. According to reports, the party leaders likely to discuss portfolio distribution.
2:24 PM, 24 May
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.
1:52 PM, 24 May
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.
1:18 PM, 24 May
Deputy CM G Parameshwara quits as member of Legislative Council today. Parameshwara has been elected from Koratagere constituency in the recently concluded assembly elections.
1:04 PM, 24 May
CM HD Kumaraswamy visits Siddaganga Mutt in Tumkuru today. Kumaraswamy to seek blessings from 111-year-old Shivakumara Swamiji.
12:51 PM, 24 May
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.
11:59 AM, 24 May
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.
11:27 AM, 24 May
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.
10:54 AM, 24 May
Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy met Nanjavadhoota Swami of Pattanayakanahalli Mutt in Bengaluru yesterday.
10:51 AM, 24 May
BJP MLA Suresh Kumar files nomination for Vidhana Soudha speaker. V Sunil Kumar and Ashwath Narayan were also present.
8:04 AM, 24 May
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.
8:03 AM, 24 May
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.
8:03 AM, 24 May
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.
9:08 PM, 23 May
Session of Karnataka Assembly to be convened on 25 May at 12.15 pm.
7:36 PM, 23 May
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to HD Kumaraswamy and congratulated him on taking oath as Chief Minister of Karnataka.
7:13 PM, 23 May
"I am going to waive-off farmers' loans," says Kumaraswamy.
6:41 PM, 23 May
"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.
6:32 PM, 23 May
"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.
5:26 PM, 23 May
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."
4:42 PM, 23 May
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.
4:38 PM, 23 May
Dr. G Parameshwar sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Karnataka.
4:35 PM, 23 May
H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He took oath in the name of the people of Karnataka and God.
4:32 PM, 23 May
H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
4:28 PM, 23 May
Picture perfect: Rahul, Sonia and Mayawati stand together and wave at the crowd. Signs of a joint opposition grows stronger.
4:28 PM, 23 May
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.
4:26 PM, 23 May
Rahul and Sonia Gandhi have arrived at Vidhan Soudha
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11:53 AM, 23 May
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.
11:53 AM, 23 May
All the promises made in the manifesto will be implemented. Safeguarding the interest of the farming community is our top priority, says Kumaraswamy.
12:09 PM, 23 May
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.
12:12 PM, 23 May
"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
12:14 PM, 23 May
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.
12:23 PM, 23 May
CM-designate HD Kumaraswamy visits Lingayat pilgrimage center Suttur mutt in Mysore district. Kumaraswamy seeks blessings from Lingayat pontiff Sri Sutturu Deshikendra Swamiji.
12:25 PM, 23 May
Minute-to-minute programme of swearing-in ceremony of newly appointed CM of Karnataka HD Kumaraswamy
12:41 PM, 23 May
Congress has betrayed people's mandate in Karnataka. Congress-JD(S) alliance will not last, says BS Yeddyurappa
12:46 PM, 23 May
'All is well', says DK Shivakumar on being asked about his disappointment with not appointed ss Deputy Chief Minister.
12:49 PM, 23 May
'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.
1:19 PM, 23 May
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan arrives at Bengaluru International Airport to attend the swearing-in ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy at Vidhanasoudha around 4:30PM
1:28 PM, 23 May
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.
1:29 PM, 23 May
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.
1:29 PM, 23 May
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
1:59 PM, 23 May
Chandrababu Naidu Mamata Banerjee reached Bengaluru to attend the swearing-in ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy at Vidhana Soudha at 4:30 PM
1:59 PM, 23 May
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.
2:21 PM, 23 May
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.
2:29 PM, 23 May
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.
2:34 PM, 23 May
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.
2:34 PM, 23 May
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.
2:35 PM, 23 May
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.
3:17 PM, 23 May
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.
3:50 PM, 23 May
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.
4:17 PM, 23 May
H D Deve Gowda arrives for Kumaraswamy's swearing-in-ceremony.
4:26 PM, 23 May
Rahul and Sonia Gandhi have arrived at Vidhan Soudha
4:28 PM, 23 May
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.
4:28 PM, 23 May
Picture perfect: Rahul, Sonia and Mayawati stand together and wave at the crowd. Signs of a joint opposition grows stronger.
4:32 PM, 23 May
H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
4:35 PM, 23 May
H D Kumaraswamy takes oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. He took oath in the name of the people of Karnataka and God.
4:38 PM, 23 May
Dr. G Parameshwar sworn in as the deputy chief minister of Karnataka.
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