CM Kumaraswamy seeks trust vote: Will it be huge setback for Karnataka rebel MLAs?

Bengaluru: While all eyes were on the Supreme Court and its verdict which would define a way out for the ongoing political impasse in Karnataka, the focus immediately shifted to the state Assembly as the first day of the monsoon session began on Friday (July 12).

Speaking on the floor of the House, chief minister HD Kumaraswamy urged the Speaker Ramesh Kumar to allot a date in order to seek a trust vote.

Well, his statements did create a lot of flutter. One, former chief minister and state BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa walked out of the House with a forlorn attitude. Two, the announcement came as a bolt from the blue to the rebel MLAs. Will their move be counterproductive?

Sadananda, a political analyst said, “The Supreme Court has said there should be neither acceptance of the resignations nor disqualifications of the rebel MLAs. Now, a whip has been issued so that all members of the coalition will be present when the chief minister proves his floor test. When the whip has been issued, the MLAs who have resigned must be present. If they don’t, they will be automatically disqualified. They are not in a position to attend the session. They will have to vote in favour of the government with respect to the Finance Bill. If they don’t, the chances of their disqualification will increase. It will help the Kumaraswamy government.”

Now, all eyes are on the Speaker as to when he will call the chief minister to prove his majority.

Meanwhile, as the chief minister announced his intention, the disgruntled elements were seen running to the famous Siddhi Vinayak temple in Mumbai to seek divine intervention.

In all, the Supreme Court’s order has come as a welcome sign for the tottering Kumaraswamy government.

As of now, the government is safe till July 16. The magic number in the Assembly stands at 105.
   

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