BJP demands apology from Congress in Karnataka for ‘insulting’ Constitutional posts
The BJP in Karnataka has demanded an apology from the Congress party for allegedly undermining Constitutional processes by pre-selecting legislators for key legislative posts. Additionally, the BJP criticized the state government for including a controversial minister in the Cabinet and failing to provide adequate representation for women.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and debates regarding institutional integrity and governance standards in Indian state politics.
Taking serious exception to the Congress high command announcing the names of its legislators for Constitutional posts like presiding officers of both the Houses of the State legislature rather than the Houses electing them, the BJP on Tuesday demanded an apology from the Congress.
Addressing a press conference in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok remarked, “The Congress leaders hold the Constitution in their hand to show that they abide by it. But the same Congress has thrown the ideals of the Constitution into winds by mentioning the names of its legislators who will take over the posts of Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairman of the Council and Deputy Chairman on its letterhead.”
He demanded that the Congress should apologise to the people for insulting the Constitution.
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