Party MLAs suggest HDK to give 'outside support' to BJP: JD(S) leader GT Devegowda

Former minister GT Devegowda said that a few JD(S) legislators have suggested HD Kumaraswamy to extend his external support to the BJP government in Karnataka. He also stated that some other MLAs suggested to be in opposition to strengthen the party.

Bengaluru (Karnataka): A section of Janata Dal (Secular) MLAs have suggested former Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy to give "outside support" to the new BJP government in Karnataka, JD(S) leader GT Devegowda said on Friday.

Speaking to media after the JD(S) Legislative Party meeting here at Taj Westend, he said, "We all decided to be with the party. Some JD(S) MLAs suggested HD Kumarswamy to give outside support to BJP government and some other MLAs suggested to be in opposition and to strengthen the party."

Meanwhile, the disqualified rebel MLAs: Congress' Ramesh L Jarkiholi and Mahesh Kumathalli, and Independent MLA R Shankar - will move Supreme Court challenging the decision of Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar to disqualify them.

On Thursday, the three rebel MLAs were disqualified by the Speaker. They were also barred from contesting the by-polls.

The rebel MLAs: R Shankar (Ranibennur), Ramesh Jharkiholi (Gokak) and Mahesh Kumathalli (Athani)- have incurred disqualification as members of 15th State Legislative Assembly under Para 2(1) (a) of the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution and under 191(a) of the Constitution of India. They cease to be members of the Assembly till the expiry of the term that is May 23, 2023, the order by the Speaker said.

BS Yeddyurappa took charge as Chief Minister on Friday, hours after he was sworn in by Governor Vajubhai Vala.

The new BJP government in Karnataka will seek a vote of confidence on July 29 in the state Assembly for which a session is being convened.

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