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"If the Centre does not act within the coming 24 hours, the BJP will be compelled to launch a nation-wide agitation both against the Central government as well as the Governor," senior BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu told a news conference in here. "We will wait till tomorrow evening".
Triggering a political crisis, Bhardwaj had sent a special report to the Centre last Sunday recommending President's rule and keeping the Assembly in suspended animation, citing breakdown in constitutional mechanism.
Naidu alleged that in the last six days, the state government was not allowed to function by the Governor and the "inordinate delay" by the Centre (in action on his report) was also affecting the interest of the State and people.
"Any further delay will be a negation of the people's mandate...goes against the spirit of federal structure. We will not tolerate this," he said.
Naidu said the Karnataka BJP has already resorted to demonstrations which have evoked a "huge response", adding, he would like to warn the Centre against delaying its action because of its "indecision, internal differences".
Severely criticising the "repeated misadventures" to oust the democratically-elected popular government in the State, he alleged that the Congress-led UPA at the Centre is the real "Suthradhari" (director) and the Governor only a "Pathradhari" (actor) in this "shameful drama".
"The script was written by some Congress leaders in Delhi and executed by Raj Bhavan in Bangalore," Naidu alleged. "The history sheet of extra constitutionalism by the Governor makes him unfit to occupy a constitutional office and the BJP demands that he be recalled immediately."
Accusing the Governor of virtually converting Raj Bhavan into Congress Bhavan, he said "it (Raj Bhavan) has become an epicentre of political conspiracies". "The Governor is virtually acting like an opposition leader and making all attempts to destablise the democratically elected government," Naidu said.
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Get real BJP--you don't have representation nor locus-standi nationwide. Anyway, you got what you wanted so shut-up!
If BJP want to resist Governor's misadventure, they have a point, but they have to tell the nation what they have done to stablise their governance in Karnataka, as well as their rule should be seen above corruption as well.Just to agitate nationwide for keeping fighting politicians for superiority has weakened this country a lot. Let us agitate for peace and prosperity, communal harmony, and progress of downtrodden. Both Congress and BJP have not stood the test of strong party that can govern a vast and diverse country. The problem is not with the electorate but with the model of democracy, we have chosen. It is time that there is a real discussion on the alternate models to suit our nation.
If BJP want to resist Governor's misadventure, they have a point, but they have to tell the nation what they have done to stablise their governance in Karnataka, as well as their rule should be seen above corruption as well.Just to agitate nationwide for keeping fighting politicians for superiority has weakened this country a lot. Let us agitate for peace and prosperity, communal harmony, and progress of downtrodden. Both Congress and BJP have not stood the test of strong party that can govern a vast and diverse country. The problem is not with the electorate but with the model of democracy, we have chosen. It is time that there is a real discussion on the alternate models to suit our nation.
Amendments to Constitution would not help.What is needed is a fresh Constitutional Assembly to frame a new Contitution of India based on the experince of our Democrs(z)y over the past 60 years.
It appears that BJP considers that "ATTACK IS BEST FORM OF DEFENCE" learned from their bigger brother from Gujarat, they have chosen this path. They are not bothered about the Supreme court reference that both CM and Speaker did wrong in disqualifying the dissident MLAs at the time of vote of confidence. It clearly means that the trust vote they won 2 months back is by wrong doing. Rightfully both CM and Speaker should resign and elect new CM and speaker. Also there were many cases where CM personally is involved in favoritism and enquiry is pending. None of the BJP men feel it necessary for CM to step down. Divided opposition is blessing fro BJP in Karnataka. If they were united and fought the elections on the basis of common candidate, they could have won the 3 seats went to polls recently, which could have kept the momentum alive for the 16 MLAs whose disqualification not validated by court. All these 16 would have continued to stay with opposition and ensuring BJP'S fall
It's a pity that there is no provision for State government to go to court to prevent Gov/President from acting in this illegal manner. In my view the Gov is a criminal, who is murdering democracy. It's a shame. Someone should be punished.
I have commented on this 2 hours ago and also on Obama's threat to Pakistan. Also, many comments earlier as well. You Indian Express people are not efficient like Times of India for publishing comments. No use in making anymore comments or going to your website.
"VINAASH KALAY VIPREET BUDHHEE" THAT IS HOW CONGRESS IS DIGGING ITS OWN GRAVE? THE DAY MOVEMENT CATCHES ON TO KARNATAKA'S EGO THEY MAY ABANDON CONGRESS ONCE FOR EVER LIKE GUJRAT AND BIHAR. SONIA GANDHI SHOULD LEARN FROM NITISH, MODI AND MP CHEF MINISTER, STATES ARE WON BY HARD WORK AND NOT 'GRABBED LIKE THE ATTEMPT BY CONGRESS THROUGH ITS PUPPETS?"
congress rule of last about sixty years has remained absolute totalitarian doing anti national,unconstitutional,undemocratic and has been totally failure to solve major national problems. If such condition persists any longer than India shall be a sinking ship because of her clueless,incompetent and visionle- -ss congress rule without fail.Bye.
naidu whenever has spoken is from his hat. his idiotic comments r as stupid as he thiks, does and wants to do. he is a liability to bjp. the party will b the biggest looser if it makes a nation wide stir as they are on weak ground as per the law. supreme court itself will give orders for presidents rule if the cm does not allow law and order to prevail. there is enough grround for the centre, president and the sc to dismiss the govt.
Sonia congress- the curse on India.
the center and president should act tough on this rowdies and goon who use threats to stop the functioning of democracy. let naidu tell us how much they paid these MLAS to buy them, tell us how much you split karantaka for money. Who are you looting.
I am sure that Sonia & Co. (Congress Corporate Party) will not dare on a misadventure in dismissing the constitutionally elected Karnataka Government. If Congress party venture to do anything wrong, that will be the end of that party in India by the efforts of Indians within the country and across the globe. I have an advise to the most Corrupted party of India, don't provoke Indians for an Egyptian style operation.
It is because of the BJP's sleeping attitude that the unprofessional unethical governor like Baradwaj has been playing this dirty game with the backdoor support of the congress at the center. The BJP should not waste any time, declare outright agitation nationwide, and bring to people all the wrongdoings of the congress and the UPA govt. Let people know what is happening in the country under the UPA govt. Looting and looting, and destablise the basic democratic setup of the country??? Shame on congress and UPA!