Basavaraj Horatti resigns as Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson
Basavaraj Horatti has resigned as the Chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council, clearing the way for a Congress party candidate to take the position. The move follows political negotiations to ensure a smooth transition of power within the state's Upper House.
Why it matters
This shift reflects the changing political dynamics and majority control within the Karnataka state legislature.
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairperson Basavaraj Horatti submitted his resignation from the post on August 7, making way for the Congress to have one of its own members to preside over the Upper House.
Congress has named its senior leader Saleem Ahmed as the candidate for the position. He is expected to be officially anointed Chairperson on August 14. Till such time, Mr. Horatti would continue as pro-tem Speaker.
There had been several rounds of talks with Mr. Horatti on the issue, with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar taking the lead in an effort to persuade him to resign of his own volition to avoid the embarrassment of a no-confidence motion. Congress now enjoys a majority in the 75-member Legislative Council.
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