Speaker Defends Suspension of 18 MLAs Amid Unruly Assembly Conduct

Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader has justified suspending 18 BJP MLAs for unruly behavior that jeopardized the assembly's proceedings. The decision came during the session before tabling the state's finance bill. Khader emphasized it as a corrective measure necessary for the state's orderly legislative process.

In a bold move, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader defended his decision to suspend 18 opposition BJP MLAs for their unruly conduct during the recent session. The suspension was announced after the MLAs disrupted proceedings, allegedly to stall the state finance bill's passage.

Addressing the media, Khader explained that the suspension was a necessary, albeit challenging, decision to uphold the assembly's order and protect the state's financial stability. The speaker emphasized that without immediate action, the state's financial operations could have been seriously compromised, affecting salary disbursements and public expenditure.

Khader reiterated the suspension as a corrective measure, rather than a punitive one, intended to encourage MLAs to better understand constitutional responsibilities. The assembly session underlined significant engagement from various members, showcasing extended hours and high attendance records.

(With inputs from agencies.)