Madhya Pradesh Assembly publishes list of business for today
Floor test, as per Supreme Court's order has been mentioned.
LIVE: Madhya Pradesh Assembly publishes list of business for today
MP Political Crisis: Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams speaker's Advocate
02:43 March 20
02:38 March 20
Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to Assembly speaker
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker.
His letter states: "I request you to ensure adherence to SC's directions for floor test on 20 March. Please ensure that nothing that is in violation of directions occur, that could lead to contempt of court."
02:35 March 20
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Speaker should have accepted the resignations earlier: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Former Madhya Pradesh CM & BJP leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that 'he speaker should have accepted the MLAs' resignations earlier'.
"It is a serious matter that till now, despite Supreme Court's order for floor test, the list of business has not been published. Is the government above SC?" he questioned.
02:33 March 20
Legislature following directions of judiciary: Speaker on floor test
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati on Supreme Court's order to conduct floor test: " The legislature is following directions of the judiciary, both are constitutional. Constitution is silent."
23:45 March 19
Speaker accepts resignations of 16 rebel MLAs
The speaker has accepted the resignations of 16 rebel MLAs ahead of the scheduled floor test tomorrow. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath will address media at his official premises tomorrow. Supreme Court has also ordered floor test in the state assembly tomorrow.
23:01 March 19
Congress issues whip to its MLAs ahead of trust vote in MP
The rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs are unlikely to go to Bhopal for the floor test which the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Assembly Speaker to conduct on Friday, a source said here.
Directing Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati to hold a special session for the floor test on Friday by 5 p.m., the apex court division bench, headed by Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta, directed the Karnataka police chief to provide security to the 16 rebel MLAs if they choose to attend the Assembly for the trust vote.
Of the 22 rebels, 16 of them filed a joint petition on March 17, seeking the top court's direction to the Speaker for accepting their resignations as he did in the case of six of them on March 14, a day after Governor Lalji Tandon dropped them as ministers from the beleaguered Kamal Nath government on March 13. (IANS)
22:36 March 19
Voting by raising hands
MP floor test: Voting by raising hands
After three days of hearing over the MP crisis, SC ordered of floor test tomorrow till 5 pm. The floor test will be done by raising hands and all processes will be video graphed.
The remaining 16 rebel MLAs can also participate in the test.
Also, Karnataka DGP and MP DGP have been given the responsibility of MLA's security.
20:52 March 19
Will study every aspect of SC's order: Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday stated, "We will study every aspect of the Supreme Court order (for the conduct of floor test in the Assembly tomorrow). Also, will discuss it with our legal experts and make any decision on the basis of their advice.
20:43 March 19
We are ready for floor test: Sukhdev Panse
We are ready for floor test: Sukhdev Panse
Regarding the floor test, PHE Minister Sukhdev Panse said, "We are ready for the floor test and will pass it with full majority."
20:35 March 19
We all welcome SC's decision: Gopal Bhargava
We all welcome SC's decision: Gopal Bhargava
Opposition leader Gopal Bhargava said, "the judicial system has strengthened once again and we all welcome the decision of Supreme Court."
On the ongoing political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court has directed special session to conduct a floor test on March 20.
20:10 March 19
Kamal Nath govt will retain power in floor test: PC Sharma
Kamal Nath govt will retain power in floor test: PC Sharma
Public Relations Minister PC Sharma said, "Kamal Nath government will retain power in the floor test tommorrow.
Also, the 17 MLAs in Bengaluru will come and support the government," he claimed.
19:26 March 19
Nath government on its way out, Chouhan on SC floor test order
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court judgement on holding a floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly and said the Kamal
Nath-led Congress government's fall is imminent. "Truth has prevailed, attempts to lure away MLAs by all means proved futile," Chouhan said, reacting to the SC order.
This is a "defeat of plans" of Chief Minister Kamal Nath and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, the BJP vice- president said. "The government will not be able to clear the floor test. We have full faith that this government will fall in the floor test. It will make things crystal clear, the former chief minister said while talking to reporters here.
After the fall of this government, ways will be cleared for formation of a new government in the state, Chouhan added. State BJP president V D Sharma also welcomed the judgement, saying it has "totally exposed" Nath and his government.
18:46 March 19
Necessary that 'kidnapped' MLAs are here, ready for floor test: Patwari
Reacting to the apex court's order, Madhya Pradesh Minister Jitu Patwari said that the government was always ready for the floor test.
"We were always ready. Chief Minister has said it himself. It was necessary that the MLAs who were kidnapped be present here. Assembly is bound to obey the Supreme Court's order. We are sure and ready," he said.
18:38 March 19
Chouhan said the Congress government would lose the floor test
Kamal Nath govt of brokers, will lose floor test
The Supreme Court Thursday directed the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N P Prajapati to convene a special session tomorrow for conducting the floor test which must conclude by 5 pm.
A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud also ordered video recording and possible live streaming of the Assembly proceedings when the Kamal Nath led Congress government would undertake the floor test.
The bench, also comprising Justice Hemant Gupta, directed the police chiefs of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to provide security to the 16 rebel Congress MLAs if they choose to appear in Assembly for the trust vote.
The bench also ordered that the Assembly will have a single point agenda of the floor test and no hindrance is to be created for anyone.
It asked the state Assembly Secretary to ensure that there is no breach of law and order.
18:14 March 19
SC orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly tomorrow
The Supreme Court on Thursday orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly tomorrow.
15:04 March 19
Security beefed up at Cong, BJP headquarters in MP
Security was beefed up at the state headquarters of the BJP and Congress on Thursday amid ongoing political tension in Madhya Pradesh.
On Wednesday Congress workers staged a protest outside the BJP headquarters at Deendayal Parisar after their senior leader Digvijaya Singh was barred from meeting his party's rebel MLAs, who are staying at a resort in Bengaluru.
13:38 March 19
BJP leader Gopal Bhargava blames Digvijay Singh for state crisis
Gopal Bhargava blames Digvijay Singh for state crisis
Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh): Blaming Digvijay Singh for the political crisis in the state, Gopal Bhargava said that Singh has the party to to fulfill the interests of the family. Bhargava further said that Supreme Court will announce the judgement soon which will decide the fate of the party.
13:19 March 19
MP Political Crisis: Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams speaker's Advocate
MP Political Crisis: Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams speaker's Advocate
Former Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has slammed Advocate AM Singhvi, Madhya Pradesh Speaker who has asked Supreme Court to give him more time to take a decision. Singhvi urged the Supreme Court to extend his time till the time rebel MLAs come back to their homes.
On being asked about Advocate AM Singhvi asking more time to MP speaker, Chauhan said," Why do they want more time? for engaging in horse-trading? Now they know that they do not have the numbers. It's an excuse to get some more transfers done".
Sounding confident, Chauhan said,"Our MLAs our comfortable. I am sure that truth will win and justice will prevail".
12:32 March 19
MP political crisis: SC suggests Speaker to interact with rebel MLAs via video link
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested that Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N P Prajapati should interact with the rebel Congress MLAs through video link or the court can appoint an observer to allay the fear that the legislators are in captivity. However, the Speaker refused to accept the top court's proposal.
A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta said it can create conditions to ensure exercise of volition of the rebel MLAs is truly voluntary. "We can appoint an observer to Bengaluru or some other place so that the rebel MLAs can connect with the Speaker through video conferencing after which he can decide," the bench said.
It also asked the Speaker whether any inquiry was made on the resignation of the rebel MLAs and what decision has he taken on them. Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Speaker, said the day court begins to give time-bound direction to the Speaker, it will be constitutionally problematic.
The counsel appearing for Governor Lalji Tandon told the bench that Chief Minister Kamal Nath was "sitting aside" in the turn of events and it is the Speaker who is "leading the political battle" in court. The bench asked all the parties how does the decision of a Speaker in matters of resignation and disqualification of MLAs affect the floor test.
It said the constitutional principle that emerges is that there is no restraint on trust vote because of resignation or disqualification being pending before the Speaker. It said, therefore, the court will have to flip around and see whether the Governor acted beyond the powers vested in him.
12:31 March 19
Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams Congress for asking more time
On Speaker seeking 2 weeks' time in Court, BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said,"Why do they want more time? for engaging in horse-trading? Now they know that they do not have the numbers. It's an excuse to get some more transfers done".
12:19 March 19
LIVE: Speaker accepts resignation of 16 rebel MLAs, floor test tomorrow
Bengaluru: Sixteen Madhya Pradesh rebel Congress legislators are waiting for the Supreme Court order on their joint petition before they plan their next move, a source said on Thursday.
"The 16 rebels have sought a direction from the Supreme Court to Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N.P. Prajapati to accept their resignations from their Assembly segments," the source told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Though a total of 22 rebel MLAs have resigned, the Speaker on March 14, only accepted the letters of six, who were also ministers.
They were taken off their posts by Governor Lalji Tandon on the recommendation of beleaguered Chief Minister Kamal Nath on March 10.
"The remaining 16 rebels have petitioned the apex court that the Speaker has not acted on their resignations yet though they submitted in the required format in Hindi and sent through an emissary, as they have been staying at a resort in the Karnataka city's northern outskirts since March 9 of their own will," the source pointed out.
The rebels, who owe allegiance to their leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined the BJP on March 11 after quitting the Congress on March 10, refused to not only withdraw their resignations, but also declined to meet the state's senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday.
"The rebels' contention is they would not budge from their decision to resign as they felt let down by Nath and the party leadership. They will fly to Bhopal to meet the Speaker if the apex court directs them to do so," the source noted.
The rebels also clarified that they would not vote in the March 26 by-elections for 3 Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh as they have already resigned as legislators.
The top court's Division Bench, headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice Hemant Gupta have, however, refused to meet the rebels.
"The rebels have mentioned in their joint petition that they resigned voluntarily as the development of their assembly segments were ignored by Kamal Nath," the source said, quoting one of the rebels.
The rebels also clarified to the top court that they were not held captive by anybody or any party and had flew to Bengaluru on March 9 on their own wish and have been staying at the resort voluntarily.
"The rebels' lawyer (Maninder Singh) submitted before the court on Wednesday that it was wrong to allege that they were kidnapped and coerced to go to Bengaluru as they resigned on their own free will," the source recalled.
02:43 March 20
Madhya Pradesh Assembly publishes list of business for today
Floor test, as per Supreme Court's order has been mentioned.
02:38 March 20
Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to Assembly speaker
Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker.
His letter states: "I request you to ensure adherence to SC's directions for floor test on 20 March. Please ensure that nothing that is in violation of directions occur, that could lead to contempt of court."
02:35 March 20
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Speaker should have accepted the resignations earlier: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Former Madhya Pradesh CM & BJP leader, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that 'he speaker should have accepted the MLAs' resignations earlier'.
"It is a serious matter that till now, despite Supreme Court's order for floor test, the list of business has not been published. Is the government above SC?" he questioned.
02:33 March 20
Legislature following directions of judiciary: Speaker on floor test
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker NP Prajapati on Supreme Court's order to conduct floor test: " The legislature is following directions of the judiciary, both are constitutional. Constitution is silent."
23:45 March 19
Speaker accepts resignations of 16 rebel MLAs
The speaker has accepted the resignations of 16 rebel MLAs ahead of the scheduled floor test tomorrow. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath will address media at his official premises tomorrow. Supreme Court has also ordered floor test in the state assembly tomorrow.
23:01 March 19
Congress issues whip to its MLAs ahead of trust vote in MP
The rebel Madhya Pradesh Congress MLAs are unlikely to go to Bhopal for the floor test which the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Assembly Speaker to conduct on Friday, a source said here.
Directing Speaker Narmada Prasad Prajapati to hold a special session for the floor test on Friday by 5 p.m., the apex court division bench, headed by Justices D.Y. Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta, directed the Karnataka police chief to provide security to the 16 rebel MLAs if they choose to attend the Assembly for the trust vote.
Of the 22 rebels, 16 of them filed a joint petition on March 17, seeking the top court's direction to the Speaker for accepting their resignations as he did in the case of six of them on March 14, a day after Governor Lalji Tandon dropped them as ministers from the beleaguered Kamal Nath government on March 13. (IANS)
22:36 March 19
Voting by raising hands
MP floor test: Voting by raising hands
After three days of hearing over the MP crisis, SC ordered of floor test tomorrow till 5 pm. The floor test will be done by raising hands and all processes will be video graphed.
The remaining 16 rebel MLAs can also participate in the test.
Also, Karnataka DGP and MP DGP have been given the responsibility of MLA's security.
20:52 March 19
Will study every aspect of SC's order: Kamal Nath
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Thursday stated, "We will study every aspect of the Supreme Court order (for the conduct of floor test in the Assembly tomorrow). Also, will discuss it with our legal experts and make any decision on the basis of their advice.
20:43 March 19
We are ready for floor test: Sukhdev Panse
We are ready for floor test: Sukhdev Panse
Regarding the floor test, PHE Minister Sukhdev Panse said, "We are ready for the floor test and will pass it with full majority."
20:35 March 19
We all welcome SC's decision: Gopal Bhargava
We all welcome SC's decision: Gopal Bhargava
Opposition leader Gopal Bhargava said, "the judicial system has strengthened once again and we all welcome the decision of Supreme Court."
On the ongoing political crisis in Madhya Pradesh, the Supreme Court has directed special session to conduct a floor test on March 20.
20:10 March 19
Kamal Nath govt will retain power in floor test: PC Sharma
Kamal Nath govt will retain power in floor test: PC Sharma
Public Relations Minister PC Sharma said, "Kamal Nath government will retain power in the floor test tommorrow.
Also, the 17 MLAs in Bengaluru will come and support the government," he claimed.
19:26 March 19
Nath government on its way out, Chouhan on SC floor test order
BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday hailed the Supreme Court judgement on holding a floor test in the Madhya Pradesh assembly and said the Kamal
Nath-led Congress government's fall is imminent. "Truth has prevailed, attempts to lure away MLAs by all means proved futile," Chouhan said, reacting to the SC order.
This is a "defeat of plans" of Chief Minister Kamal Nath and senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh, the BJP vice- president said. "The government will not be able to clear the floor test. We have full faith that this government will fall in the floor test. It will make things crystal clear, the former chief minister said while talking to reporters here.
After the fall of this government, ways will be cleared for formation of a new government in the state, Chouhan added. State BJP president V D Sharma also welcomed the judgement, saying it has "totally exposed" Nath and his government.
18:46 March 19
Necessary that 'kidnapped' MLAs are here, ready for floor test: Patwari
Reacting to the apex court's order, Madhya Pradesh Minister Jitu Patwari said that the government was always ready for the floor test.
"We were always ready. Chief Minister has said it himself. It was necessary that the MLAs who were kidnapped be present here. Assembly is bound to obey the Supreme Court's order. We are sure and ready," he said.
18:38 March 19
Chouhan said the Congress government would lose the floor test
Kamal Nath govt of brokers, will lose floor test
The Supreme Court Thursday directed the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N P Prajapati to convene a special session tomorrow for conducting the floor test which must conclude by 5 pm.
A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud also ordered video recording and possible live streaming of the Assembly proceedings when the Kamal Nath led Congress government would undertake the floor test.
The bench, also comprising Justice Hemant Gupta, directed the police chiefs of Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to provide security to the 16 rebel Congress MLAs if they choose to appear in Assembly for the trust vote.
The bench also ordered that the Assembly will have a single point agenda of the floor test and no hindrance is to be created for anyone.
It asked the state Assembly Secretary to ensure that there is no breach of law and order.
18:14 March 19
SC orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly tomorrow
The Supreme Court on Thursday orders floor test in Madhya Pradesh Assembly tomorrow.
15:04 March 19
Security beefed up at Cong, BJP headquarters in MP
Security was beefed up at the state headquarters of the BJP and Congress on Thursday amid ongoing political tension in Madhya Pradesh.
On Wednesday Congress workers staged a protest outside the BJP headquarters at Deendayal Parisar after their senior leader Digvijaya Singh was barred from meeting his party's rebel MLAs, who are staying at a resort in Bengaluru.
13:38 March 19
BJP leader Gopal Bhargava blames Digvijay Singh for state crisis
Gopal Bhargava blames Digvijay Singh for state crisis
Bhopal(Madhya Pradesh): Blaming Digvijay Singh for the political crisis in the state, Gopal Bhargava said that Singh has the party to to fulfill the interests of the family. Bhargava further said that Supreme Court will announce the judgement soon which will decide the fate of the party.
13:19 March 19
MP Political Crisis: Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams speaker's Advocate
MP Political Crisis: Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams speaker's Advocate
Former Chief minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has slammed Advocate AM Singhvi, Madhya Pradesh Speaker who has asked Supreme Court to give him more time to take a decision. Singhvi urged the Supreme Court to extend his time till the time rebel MLAs come back to their homes.
On being asked about Advocate AM Singhvi asking more time to MP speaker, Chauhan said," Why do they want more time? for engaging in horse-trading? Now they know that they do not have the numbers. It's an excuse to get some more transfers done".
Sounding confident, Chauhan said,"Our MLAs our comfortable. I am sure that truth will win and justice will prevail".
12:32 March 19
MP political crisis: SC suggests Speaker to interact with rebel MLAs via video link
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday suggested that Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N P Prajapati should interact with the rebel Congress MLAs through video link or the court can appoint an observer to allay the fear that the legislators are in captivity. However, the Speaker refused to accept the top court's proposal.
A bench comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hemant Gupta said it can create conditions to ensure exercise of volition of the rebel MLAs is truly voluntary. "We can appoint an observer to Bengaluru or some other place so that the rebel MLAs can connect with the Speaker through video conferencing after which he can decide," the bench said.
It also asked the Speaker whether any inquiry was made on the resignation of the rebel MLAs and what decision has he taken on them. Senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for the Speaker, said the day court begins to give time-bound direction to the Speaker, it will be constitutionally problematic.
The counsel appearing for Governor Lalji Tandon told the bench that Chief Minister Kamal Nath was "sitting aside" in the turn of events and it is the Speaker who is "leading the political battle" in court. The bench asked all the parties how does the decision of a Speaker in matters of resignation and disqualification of MLAs affect the floor test.
It said the constitutional principle that emerges is that there is no restraint on trust vote because of resignation or disqualification being pending before the Speaker. It said, therefore, the court will have to flip around and see whether the Governor acted beyond the powers vested in him.
12:31 March 19
Shivraj Singh Chauhan slams Congress for asking more time
On Speaker seeking 2 weeks' time in Court, BJP leader Shivraj Singh Chouhan said,"Why do they want more time? for engaging in horse-trading? Now they know that they do not have the numbers. It's an excuse to get some more transfers done".
12:19 March 19
LIVE: Speaker accepts resignation of 16 rebel MLAs, floor test tomorrow
Bengaluru: Sixteen Madhya Pradesh rebel Congress legislators are waiting for the Supreme Court order on their joint petition before they plan their next move, a source said on Thursday.
"The 16 rebels have sought a direction from the Supreme Court to Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker N.P. Prajapati to accept their resignations from their Assembly segments," the source told IANS on condition of anonymity.
Though a total of 22 rebel MLAs have resigned, the Speaker on March 14, only accepted the letters of six, who were also ministers.
They were taken off their posts by Governor Lalji Tandon on the recommendation of beleaguered Chief Minister Kamal Nath on March 10.
"The remaining 16 rebels have petitioned the apex court that the Speaker has not acted on their resignations yet though they submitted in the required format in Hindi and sent through an emissary, as they have been staying at a resort in the Karnataka city's northern outskirts since March 9 of their own will," the source pointed out.
The rebels, who owe allegiance to their leader Jyotiraditya Scindia, who joined the BJP on March 11 after quitting the Congress on March 10, refused to not only withdraw their resignations, but also declined to meet the state's senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Wednesday.
"The rebels' contention is they would not budge from their decision to resign as they felt let down by Nath and the party leadership. They will fly to Bhopal to meet the Speaker if the apex court directs them to do so," the source noted.
The rebels also clarified that they would not vote in the March 26 by-elections for 3 Rajya Sabha seats from Madhya Pradesh as they have already resigned as legislators.
The top court's Division Bench, headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice Hemant Gupta have, however, refused to meet the rebels.
"The rebels have mentioned in their joint petition that they resigned voluntarily as the development of their assembly segments were ignored by Kamal Nath," the source said, quoting one of the rebels.
The rebels also clarified to the top court that they were not held captive by anybody or any party and had flew to Bengaluru on March 9 on their own wish and have been staying at the resort voluntarily.
"The rebels' lawyer (Maninder Singh) submitted before the court on Wednesday that it was wrong to allege that they were kidnapped and coerced to go to Bengaluru as they resigned on their own free will," the source recalled.
Last Updated : Mar 20, 2020, 2:48 AM IST
