Karnataka: Speaker, Council Chairperson elections slated for August 14
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Council have scheduled elections for the Speaker and Chairperson positions for August 14. The Congress party has nominated G.S. Patil and Saleem Ahmed for these respective roles.
Why it matters
These appointments are critical for the legislative functioning of the Karnataka state government.
The election for the post of Speaker in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Chairperson of the Karnataka Legislative Council has been notified for Friday.
The Monsoon Session of the State Legislature will commence on Thursday.
The Congress has announced G.S. Patil and Saleem Ahmed as its choice for the posts of Speaker and Chairperson, respectively.
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