The Budget session in Karnataka Legislature began on a stormy note on Wednesday with BJP MLAs disrupting the Governor's address by walking into the well of the House and shouting slogans against the Congress-JD(S) coalition government.

The Governor, Vajubhai Vala, had to cut short his address. He read out only two pages of his 22-page speech.

The BJP contended that the government did not enjoy support of its MLAs and is therefore a "sham."

Some Congress MLAs, who are displeased with the ruling coalition and are believed to be in touch with the BJP, were conspicuous by their absence in the House. This further fuelled speculation on the BJP's continued efforts on bringing down the government.

Speaking to presspersons later, BJP leader Sriramulu claimed that nearly 15 MLAs of the ruling coalition were absent on Wednesday.

JD(S) MLC Basvaraj Horatti described the BJP's conduct in the House as a "black spot" in the history of Karnataka Assembly’s budget sessions.