BENGALURU: The Karnataka BJP has condemned the behaviour of Congress MLAs and MLCs following Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's refusal to deliver the speech prepared by the state government. The party demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah issue an apology, and has urged the Speaker to take appropriate action against Congress legislators who reportedly attempted to obstruct and assault the Governor as he was leaving the House.
Addressing the media on Thursday, Leader of Opposition (LoP) R. Ashoka and BJP state president and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra said, “The Governor took the right decision today. He has done his duty. However, the ruling Congress party's insulting the Governor is unacceptable. The attempts by ruling party MLAs and MLCs to attack the Governor are completely unconstitutional. I demand that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tender an apology for the conduct of the ruling party MLAs and MLCs.”
“He should also take strict action. The Speaker must initiate action against those MLAs and MLCs who tried to stop and attack the Governor, ” he demanded.