Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of misusing its authority. "Mumbai is known for its hospitality. I had booked a room there and was on an official visit to meet my friends and colleagues, but BJP and officials misused their authority. It is a matter of shame," he said.
K'taka LIVE: Sec 144 imposed around Vidhana Soudha after ruckus
Ruckus
23:44 July 10
BJP misused authority: Shivakumar
22:56 July 10
Section 144 imposed around Vidhana Soudha
Police has imposed Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) around the Vidhana Soudha extending upto 2 km in Bengaluru from July 11-14.
22:32 July 10
Suffocating atmosphere in the coalition govt: Nagaraj
MTB Nagaraj, who tendered his resignation as MLA earlier today, said, "I have been a part of Congress for 30 years. I am a Congressman since birth. It is sad that I had to resign as MLA. There was a suffocating atmosphere in the coalition government."
21:44 July 10
BJP MLAs, workers are 'rowdies', says Siddaramaiah
Commenting on the BJP protests in the Vidhana Soudha, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah said, "What made BJP people do rowdyism like that? BJP MLAs and workers are rowdies. I condemn it. It is quite evident that BJP leaders, Amit Shah, and Narendra Modi are behind all this. They are threatening our MLAs."
19:55 July 10
All rebel MLAs will come back: Shivakumar
Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar in Mumbai reportedly said that he was still confident that all rebel MLAs will come back. "Congress-JD(S) government will be safe. None of them is leaving the party," he said.
18:32 July 10
Siddaramaiah meets K Sudhakar
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Congress MLA K Sudhakar, who tendered his resignation as MLA. They met at Minister KJ George's office in Vidhana Soudha.
17:46 July 10
High drama at Vidhana Soudha
Ruckus broke out in the Vidhana Soudha premises
Ruckus broke out in the Vidhana Soudha soon after Congress MLAs K Sudhakar and MTB Nagaraj submitted their resignations. According to reports, Congress leaders forcefully took Sudhakar to minister KJ George's room in an attempt to convince him to reconsider his decision. BJP then protested against the 'manhandling' of the MLA.
16:24 July 10
Two more Congress MLAs resign
According to reports, two more MLAs - MTB Nagaraj and K Sudhakar have reached the Speaker's office and tendered their resignations. The total number of resignations now stands at 16.
15:47 July 10
BJP delegation arrives at Speaker's office
A BJP delegation, including state party chief BS Yeddyurappa, arrives at the chamber of the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar at Vidhana Soudha.
15:06 July 10
Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad detained during protest near Raj Bhawan
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, among others, were detained by Karnataka police while protesting near Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru.
15:00 July 10
Cong leader Shivakumar taken to Kalina University rest house
Karnataka Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and other Congress leaders, who were detained, are being taken to Kalina University rest house by the Mumbai police.
14:37 July 10
Minister DK Shivakumar detained in Mumbai
Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar, who was camping outside Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel after being denied entry, was detained by Mumbai Police.
14:05 July 10
Eight of 10 rebel MLAs Speed Post their resignations to Speaker
Eight of the 10 rebel MLAs, who are at the Mumbai hotel, have sent their resignations to Speaker Ramesh Kumar via Speed Post.
13:45 July 10
Cong-JD (S) stage protest in Bengaluru against Shivakumar being denied entry into Mumbai hotel
Cong-JD (S) stage protest in Bengaluru against Shivakumar being denied entry into Mumbai hotel
Congress and JD(S) staged a protest at Minsk Square in Bengaluru against Congress leader DK Shivakumar being denied entry into the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, where the rebel Cong-JD (S) MLAs have been camping since tendering their resignation.
Congress leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad and Siddaramaiah have already reached Minsk Square.
13:32 July 10
Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accuses BJP of dismantling democratic edifice
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accused the BJP of trying to dismantle the democratic edifice in Karnataka to capture power.
"There is martial law in Maharashtra. DK Shivakumar went to hotel, booked room ... when he got out of car, they stopped him. How can you stop a minister?," he said, adding that Congress MLAs were being bought and sold.
"You are ripping apart democracy. This dirty conspiracy should stop."
12:48 July 10
Yeddyurappa to meet Speaker at 3 PM
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa said that he will meet the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar at 3 PM on Wednesday.
12:38 July 10
Maha Cong leader Milind Deora assures help to Shivakumar; expected to reach Mumbai hotel soon
Maharashtra Congress leader Milind Deora tweeted that he has spoken to DK Shivakumar and has assured him of help from local party leaders.
Milind Deora is expected to reach Hotel Renaissance in Powai to meet D K Shivakumar.
12:03 July 10
Sec 144 imposed in Powai near hotel housing rebel MLAs
Section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people in an area, was imposed by the Powai Police station with effect from July 9 to July 12 (both dates inclusive) because of "likelihood of breach of peace & disturbance of public tranquility".
The Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel where the rebel Cong-JD (S) MLAs have been camping falls within the jurisdiction of the Powai police station.
11:54 July 10
SC denied urgent hearing to plea filed by rebel MLAs against Speaker
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose refused to grant an urgent hearing to the plea filed by eight Karnataka MLAs against the allegedly deliberate delay by Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar in accepting their resignations. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the matter for urgent hearing on behalf of the MLAs. The Court may list the matter for tomorrow.
11:36 July 10
BJP stages dharna at Vidhana Soudha
BJP stages dharna at Vidhana Soudha
BJP stages protest at Vidhana Soudha demanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's resignation. The party members are also likely to meet the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar as well as the Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.
11:14 July 10
Shivakumar cancels his booking at Renaissance hotel
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who has been trying to enter the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel - to meet the rebel MLAs, has cancelled his booking at the hotel after police denied him entry into the facility.
"They should be proud of a customer like me. I love Mumbai. I love this hotel. Let them cancel. I have other rooms also, " said Shivakumar.
11:03 July 10
Mumbai hotel writes to DCP asking him to disperse crowd gathered outside
The Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel emailed the Deputy Commissioner of Police requesting his cooperation to disperse the crowd gathered outside the hotel in order to restore normalcy. Police likely to ask Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who has been waiting outside the hotel to meet the rebel MLAs, to move from the spot.
10:51 July 10
Rebel MLAs to move SC against Speaker's decision of not accepting their resignations
The rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs, who resigned from the state Assembly, are likely to approach the Supreme Court against the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar for not accepting their resignations. They have accused the Speaker of "abandoning his constitutional duty and deliberately delaying acceptance of their resignations".
The Supreme Court will, reportedly, hear the matter tomorrow.
10:27 July 10
Yeddyurappa questions Speaker's decision of not accepting rebel MLAs resignation
Yeddyurappa questions Speaker's decision of not accepting rebel MLAs resignation
BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday questioned the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar's decision of not accepting the resignations submitted by the rebel Congress-JD (S) MLAs on July 6.
"If the resignations of 5-6 MLAs are correct then why is he delaying in giving his approval. He needs to accept them immediately, " said Yeddyurappa.
10:14 July 10
'I have faith in my friends, they will meet me,' says Shivakumar
'I have faith in my friends, they will meet me,' says Shivakumar
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who was denied entry into the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel- where all the Congress- JD (S) rebel MLAs have been camping, said that he has faith in his friends (rebel MLAs) and he believes that they will meet him.
"The officer is saying that he will not allow me to go inside, but I have faith in my friends. They will call the same officer and they will tell him that they want to meet their friend (DK Shivakumar). We have lived together for 40 years, I know them, I know my friendship, they will call the same officer and tell him, allow my friend and leader, we have to meet him."
09:59 July 10
Shivakumar not allowed to meet rebel MLAs; denied entry into Mumbai hotel by police
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to talk to the rebel MLAs camping at a five-star hotel in the city after submitting their resignations, was not allowed to meet the lawmakers and was denied entry into the hotel by the state police.
09:28 July 10
BJP to stage dharna at Vidhana Soudha demanding CM's resignation
The Karnataka Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) unit-led by BS Yeddyurappa has decided to stage a dharna at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday demanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's resignation. The party members are also likely to meet the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.
07:58 July 10
K'taka crisis LIVE: Eight of 10 rebel MLAs Speed Post their resignations to Speaker
Mumbai: Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to meet and speak to the rebel MLAs camping at a five-star hotel in the city after submitting their resignations.
Shivakumar is accompanied by JD(S) MLA Shivalinge Gowda.
Heavy security has been deployed outside Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel-after the rebel MLAs wrote a letter addressing the Mumbai Commissioner of Police to stop Shivakumar from entering the hotel as they felt "threatened".
The letter has names of all the 10 MLAs with their signatures. They have also sent the letter to DCP, local police station Powai and management of Renaissance Hotel.
Mumbai authorities responded and the hotel has been turned into a garrison. Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force and Riot Control Police are deployed at the hotel located in Powai, Mumbai.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Northern Region) Dilip Sawant is also on the spot.
Meanwhile, Shivakumar, who had earlier torn the resignation letters submitted by the rebel MLAs, had left for Mumbai to meet and speak to the rebel lawmakers and convince them to withdraw their resignations.
"Let Mumbai Police or any other force be deployed. Let them do their duty. We've come to meet our friends. We were born together in politics, we will die together in politics. They are our party men. We have come to meet them, " said Shivakumar.
23:44 July 10
BJP misused authority: Shivakumar
Karnataka minister DK Shivakumar accused the BJP of misusing its authority. "Mumbai is known for its hospitality. I had booked a room there and was on an official visit to meet my friends and colleagues, but BJP and officials misused their authority. It is a matter of shame," he said.
22:56 July 10
Section 144 imposed around Vidhana Soudha
Police has imposed Section 144 (prohibits assembly of more than 4 people in an area) around the Vidhana Soudha extending upto 2 km in Bengaluru from July 11-14.
22:32 July 10
Suffocating atmosphere in the coalition govt: Nagaraj
MTB Nagaraj, who tendered his resignation as MLA earlier today, said, "I have been a part of Congress for 30 years. I am a Congressman since birth. It is sad that I had to resign as MLA. There was a suffocating atmosphere in the coalition government."
21:44 July 10
BJP MLAs, workers are 'rowdies', says Siddaramaiah
Commenting on the BJP protests in the Vidhana Soudha, senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah said, "What made BJP people do rowdyism like that? BJP MLAs and workers are rowdies. I condemn it. It is quite evident that BJP leaders, Amit Shah, and Narendra Modi are behind all this. They are threatening our MLAs."
19:55 July 10
All rebel MLAs will come back: Shivakumar
Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar in Mumbai reportedly said that he was still confident that all rebel MLAs will come back. "Congress-JD(S) government will be safe. None of them is leaving the party," he said.
18:32 July 10
Siddaramaiah meets K Sudhakar
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met Congress MLA K Sudhakar, who tendered his resignation as MLA. They met at Minister KJ George's office in Vidhana Soudha.
17:46 July 10
High drama at Vidhana Soudha
Ruckus broke out in the Vidhana Soudha premises
Ruckus broke out in the Vidhana Soudha soon after Congress MLAs K Sudhakar and MTB Nagaraj submitted their resignations. According to reports, Congress leaders forcefully took Sudhakar to minister KJ George's room in an attempt to convince him to reconsider his decision. BJP then protested against the 'manhandling' of the MLA.
16:24 July 10
Two more Congress MLAs resign
According to reports, two more MLAs - MTB Nagaraj and K Sudhakar have reached the Speaker's office and tendered their resignations. The total number of resignations now stands at 16.
15:47 July 10
BJP delegation arrives at Speaker's office
A BJP delegation, including state party chief BS Yeddyurappa, arrives at the chamber of the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar at Vidhana Soudha.
15:06 July 10
Cong leader Ghulam Nabi Azad detained during protest near Raj Bhawan
Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, among others, were detained by Karnataka police while protesting near Raj Bhawan in Bengaluru.
15:00 July 10
Cong leader Shivakumar taken to Kalina University rest house
Karnataka Minister and Congress leader DK Shivakumar and other Congress leaders, who were detained, are being taken to Kalina University rest house by the Mumbai police.
14:37 July 10
Minister DK Shivakumar detained in Mumbai
Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar, who was camping outside Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel after being denied entry, was detained by Mumbai Police.
14:05 July 10
Eight of 10 rebel MLAs Speed Post their resignations to Speaker
Eight of the 10 rebel MLAs, who are at the Mumbai hotel, have sent their resignations to Speaker Ramesh Kumar via Speed Post.
13:45 July 10
Cong-JD (S) stage protest in Bengaluru against Shivakumar being denied entry into Mumbai hotel
Cong-JD (S) stage protest in Bengaluru against Shivakumar being denied entry into Mumbai hotel
Congress and JD(S) staged a protest at Minsk Square in Bengaluru against Congress leader DK Shivakumar being denied entry into the Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, where the rebel Cong-JD (S) MLAs have been camping since tendering their resignation.
Congress leaders including Ghulam Nabi Azad and Siddaramaiah have already reached Minsk Square.
13:32 July 10
Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accuses BJP of dismantling democratic edifice
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chaudhary accused the BJP of trying to dismantle the democratic edifice in Karnataka to capture power.
"There is martial law in Maharashtra. DK Shivakumar went to hotel, booked room ... when he got out of car, they stopped him. How can you stop a minister?," he said, adding that Congress MLAs were being bought and sold.
"You are ripping apart democracy. This dirty conspiracy should stop."
12:48 July 10
Yeddyurappa to meet Speaker at 3 PM
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa said that he will meet the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar at 3 PM on Wednesday.
12:38 July 10
Maha Cong leader Milind Deora assures help to Shivakumar; expected to reach Mumbai hotel soon
Maharashtra Congress leader Milind Deora tweeted that he has spoken to DK Shivakumar and has assured him of help from local party leaders.
Milind Deora is expected to reach Hotel Renaissance in Powai to meet D K Shivakumar.
12:03 July 10
Sec 144 imposed in Powai near hotel housing rebel MLAs
Section 144, which prohibits the assembly of more than four people in an area, was imposed by the Powai Police station with effect from July 9 to July 12 (both dates inclusive) because of "likelihood of breach of peace & disturbance of public tranquility".
The Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel where the rebel Cong-JD (S) MLAs have been camping falls within the jurisdiction of the Powai police station.
11:54 July 10
SC denied urgent hearing to plea filed by rebel MLAs against Speaker
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and Justices Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose refused to grant an urgent hearing to the plea filed by eight Karnataka MLAs against the allegedly deliberate delay by Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar in accepting their resignations. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the matter for urgent hearing on behalf of the MLAs. The Court may list the matter for tomorrow.
11:36 July 10
BJP stages dharna at Vidhana Soudha
BJP stages dharna at Vidhana Soudha
BJP stages protest at Vidhana Soudha demanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's resignation. The party members are also likely to meet the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar as well as the Governor Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala.
11:14 July 10
Shivakumar cancels his booking at Renaissance hotel
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who has been trying to enter the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel - to meet the rebel MLAs, has cancelled his booking at the hotel after police denied him entry into the facility.
"They should be proud of a customer like me. I love Mumbai. I love this hotel. Let them cancel. I have other rooms also, " said Shivakumar.
11:03 July 10
Mumbai hotel writes to DCP asking him to disperse crowd gathered outside
The Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel emailed the Deputy Commissioner of Police requesting his cooperation to disperse the crowd gathered outside the hotel in order to restore normalcy. Police likely to ask Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who has been waiting outside the hotel to meet the rebel MLAs, to move from the spot.
10:51 July 10
Rebel MLAs to move SC against Speaker's decision of not accepting their resignations
The rebel Congress and JD(S) MLAs, who resigned from the state Assembly, are likely to approach the Supreme Court against the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar for not accepting their resignations. They have accused the Speaker of "abandoning his constitutional duty and deliberately delaying acceptance of their resignations".
The Supreme Court will, reportedly, hear the matter tomorrow.
10:27 July 10
Yeddyurappa questions Speaker's decision of not accepting rebel MLAs resignation
Yeddyurappa questions Speaker's decision of not accepting rebel MLAs resignation
BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa on Wednesday questioned the Karnataka Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar's decision of not accepting the resignations submitted by the rebel Congress-JD (S) MLAs on July 6.
"If the resignations of 5-6 MLAs are correct then why is he delaying in giving his approval. He needs to accept them immediately, " said Yeddyurappa.
10:14 July 10
'I have faith in my friends, they will meet me,' says Shivakumar
'I have faith in my friends, they will meet me,' says Shivakumar
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who was denied entry into the Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel- where all the Congress- JD (S) rebel MLAs have been camping, said that he has faith in his friends (rebel MLAs) and he believes that they will meet him.
"The officer is saying that he will not allow me to go inside, but I have faith in my friends. They will call the same officer and they will tell him that they want to meet their friend (DK Shivakumar). We have lived together for 40 years, I know them, I know my friendship, they will call the same officer and tell him, allow my friend and leader, we have to meet him."
09:59 July 10
Shivakumar not allowed to meet rebel MLAs; denied entry into Mumbai hotel by police
Congress leader DK Shivakumar, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to talk to the rebel MLAs camping at a five-star hotel in the city after submitting their resignations, was not allowed to meet the lawmakers and was denied entry into the hotel by the state police.
09:28 July 10
BJP to stage dharna at Vidhana Soudha demanding CM's resignation
The Karnataka Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) unit-led by BS Yeddyurappa has decided to stage a dharna at Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday demanding Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy's resignation. The party members are also likely to meet the Assembly Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.
07:58 July 10
K'taka crisis LIVE: Eight of 10 rebel MLAs Speed Post their resignations to Speaker
Mumbai: Congress leader DK Shivakumar arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday to meet and speak to the rebel MLAs camping at a five-star hotel in the city after submitting their resignations.
Shivakumar is accompanied by JD(S) MLA Shivalinge Gowda.
Heavy security has been deployed outside Renaissance - Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel-after the rebel MLAs wrote a letter addressing the Mumbai Commissioner of Police to stop Shivakumar from entering the hotel as they felt "threatened".
The letter has names of all the 10 MLAs with their signatures. They have also sent the letter to DCP, local police station Powai and management of Renaissance Hotel.
Mumbai authorities responded and the hotel has been turned into a garrison. Maharashtra State Reserve Police Force and Riot Control Police are deployed at the hotel located in Powai, Mumbai.
Additional Commissioner of Police (Northern Region) Dilip Sawant is also on the spot.
Meanwhile, Shivakumar, who had earlier torn the resignation letters submitted by the rebel MLAs, had left for Mumbai to meet and speak to the rebel lawmakers and convince them to withdraw their resignations.
"Let Mumbai Police or any other force be deployed. Let them do their duty. We've come to meet our friends. We were born together in politics, we will die together in politics. They are our party men. We have come to meet them, " said Shivakumar.
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