Prior to the majority of Kumaraswamy government's trial in Karnataka, the Congress-JDS coalition got great relief. BJP withdrew its candidature for the post of Speaker and after that Ramesh Kumar of the Congress was elected as a speaker of the assembly. The newly-elected Chief Minister, H.D. Kumaraswamy, will face a floor test in the day.
He is a Congress MLA from Srinivaspur. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy thanked the opposition for being elected uncontested Speaker of assembly Mr. Ramesh Kumar and BJP leader Yeddyurappa congratulated him for this regard.
Published On : 25 May 2018