In a huge turn of events in Indian politics, HD Kumaraswamy lost his government after a no-confidence motion went against him and BS Yeddyurappa of BJP who was sworn in as Karnataka Chief Minister.
The full interview will be telecast on Thanthi TV at 9.30 pm on Saturday
Chennai:
Responding to a question, Kumar defends his decision of banning three disqualified MLAs from contesting till 2023 and says that he had followed rules, which ban disqualified MLAs from contesting till the present government’s term.
“We need stronger anti-defection law. Events such as one that happened in Karnataka emphasises the need for a stronger law,” he said when asked whether the law needs amendments.
Debunking the allegations that he had delayed the voting on no-confidence motion, he said that he had not delayed the voting. “There is a precedence of debate on the motion before putting into voting and I did not try to delay the voting,” he said.
In the backdrop of this event, Thanthi TV interviewed KR Ramesh Kumar, the Speaker of the Karnataka Assembly, in which he speaks about his decisions of delaying the no-confidence motion and whether last-minute efforts to safeguard Kumaraswamy’s government were made. He also explains
whether the new government would last.
Responding to a question, Kumar defends his decision of banning three disqualified MLAs from contesting till 2023 and says that he had followed rules, which ban disqualified MLAs from contesting till the present government’s term.
“We need stronger anti-defection law. Events such as one that happened in Karnataka emphasises the need for a stronger law,” he said when asked whether the law needs amendments.
Debunking the allegations that he had delayed the voting on no-confidence motion, he said that he had not delayed the voting. “There is a precedence of debate on the motion before putting into voting and I did not try to delay the voting,” he said.