Amid <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/needs-to-examine-if-resignations-are-genuine-speaker-on-karnataka-crisis-235094">crisis within the Congress-JD(S) alliance</a> in Karnataka, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the coalition government is going strong despite efforts being made to destabilise it.

"Congress-JD(S) coalition in the state is going strong despite the efforts to destabilise. We are confident and prepared for smooth and fruitful conduct of legislative sessions," Kumaraswamy said ahead of the commencement of the monsoon session of the legislative assembly.

He went on to say that it is "unnecessary" to give importance to Tourism Minister Sa Ra Mahesh's "casual meeting" with BJP leaders at the new building of KK guesthouse, managed by KSTDC, which comes under his portfolio.

Chikkodi MLA and chief whip of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government Ganesh Hukkeri had on Thursday issued a whip to party MLAs to attend the Assembly session to pass the finance bill.

Kumaraswamy said that the Assembly will discuss several other matters and absent MLAs will be disqualified under the 'anti-defection law'.

Anti-defection law, also known as the tenth schedule of the Constitution, was amended in 1985 to prevent political defections and stop legislators from switching sides.

The 13-month-old Congress-JDS government had earlier this month <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/congress-leaders-stage-protest-over-political-crisis-in-karnataka-and-goa-sonia-gandhi-meets-party-mps-234887">slumped into crisis</a> following the resignation of 10 MLAs.

Congress leader and Karnataka Irrigation Minister D K Shivakumar, who is back in Bengaluru after a failed trip to Mumbai to meet and placate the rebel MLAs staying there, expressed his optimism that "good sense will prevail" and the dissidents will withdraw their resignations.

"I have confidence that they will have good sense and not leave party from which they have been elected," Shivakumar said at the Vidhana Soudha.

The 225-member state Assembly includes one nominated MLA. The halfway mark is 113.&nbsp;

Amid crisis within the Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the coalition government is going strong despite efforts being made to destabilise it.

Amid crisis within the Congress-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka, Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said that the coalition government is going strong despite efforts being made to destabilise it. "Congress-JD(S) coalition in the state is going strong despite the efforts to destabilise. We are confident and prepared for smooth and fruitful conduct of legislative sessions," Kumaraswamy said ahead of the commencement of the monsoon session of the legislative assembly. He went on to say that it is "unnecessary" to give importance to Tourism Minister Sa Ra Mahesh's "casual meeting" with BJP leaders at the new building of KK guesthouse, managed by KSTDC, which comes under his portfolio. Chikkodi MLA and chief whip of the JD(S)-Congress coalition government Ganesh Hukkeri had on Thursday issued a whip to party MLAs to attend the Assembly session to pass the finance bill. Kumaraswamy said that the Assembly will discuss several other matters and absent MLAs will be disqualified under the 'anti-defection law'. Anti-defection law, also known as the tenth schedule of the Constitution, was amended in 1985 to prevent political defections and stop legislators from switching sides. The 13-month-old Congress-JDS government had earlier this month slumped into crisis following the resignation of 10 MLAs. Congress leader and Karnataka Irrigation Minister D K Shivakumar, who is back in Bengaluru after a failed trip to Mumbai to meet and placate the rebel MLAs staying there, expressed his optimism that "good sense will prevail" and the dissidents will withdraw their resignations. "I have confidence that they will have good sense and not leave party from which they have been elected," Shivakumar said at the Vidhana Soudha. The 225-member state Assembly includes one nominated MLA. The halfway mark is 113.

Congress-JD(S) alliance going strong despite efforts to destabilise: Kumaraswamy

In what appears to be a last-ditch attempt to save the coalition government in the state, Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Siddaramaiah, G Parameshwara, MB Patil, and Eshwara Khandre held a meeting at an undisclosed location with legal advisers on Monday.

The Congress leaders are believed to have discussed among other things further action against the party MLAs, who have resigned.

The Congress party has called the CLP meeting on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, both Congress and JD(S) made their ministers resign from the Council of Ministers to "accommodate" the rebel MLAs, who are said to be unhappy.

BJP has, meanwhile, demanded the resignation of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for losing the confidence of the House.

The party's state unit president BS Yeddyurappa claimed that the government has lost the majority and hence has no moral right to continue.

Two independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shankar, who were a part of the government, quit the Council of Ministers. Nagesh has also announced support to the BJP if it forms the government.

The Congress and JD(S) leader have held a series of meetings since Saturday to address the crisis.&nbsp;

In what appears to be a last-ditch attempt to save the coalition government in the state, Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Siddaramaiah, G Parameshwara, MB Patil, and Eshwara Khandre held a meeting at an undisclosed location with legal advisers on Monday.

In what appears to be a last-ditch attempt to save the coalition government in the state, Congress leaders KC Venugopal, Dinesh Gundu Rao, Siddaramaiah, G Parameshwara, MB Patil, and Eshwara Khandre held a meeting at an undisclosed location with legal advisers on Monday. The Congress leaders are believed to have discussed among other things further action against the party MLAs, who have resigned. The Congress party has called the CLP meeting on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, both Congress and JD(S) made their ministers resign from the Council of Ministers to "accommodate" the rebel MLAs, who are said to be unhappy. BJP has, meanwhile, demanded the resignation of Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy for losing the confidence of the House. The party's state unit president BS Yeddyurappa claimed that the government has lost the majority and hence has no moral right to continue. Two independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shankar, who were a part of the government, quit the Council of Ministers. Nagesh has also announced support to the BJP if it forms the government. The Congress and JD(S) leader have held a series of meetings since Saturday to address the crisis.

Karnataka crisis: Senior Congress leaders hold meeting with legal advisers, discuss further action against rebels

The Congress party has called an important meeting here on Monday, which is likely to discuss the political crisis in Karnataka.

This is the first crucial meeting of the Congress party after Rahul Gandhi announced to resign from the top position. However, the CWC has not yet accepted Rahul`s resignation.

The JDS-Congress coalition government in Karnataka has plunged into a serious crisis after several MLAs of the ruling combine announced to resign from the Assembly's membership.

Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has, however, expressed confidence that his government would survive the current bout of crisis as well.

On Monday, all Congress and JDS ministers submitted their resignations to enable the Chief Minister to restructure his Council of Ministers, which he is likely to do in consultation with his party leaders and that of the Congress and will accommodate disgruntled MLAs.

"Everything is OK. Wait for some time and you will get good news," had said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president Eshwar Khandre while talking to reporters after a meeting with the party leaders in Bengaluru on Sunday.

On Saturday, 11 MLAs from the Congress-JDS coalition submitted their resignation to the Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and Governor Vajubhai Bala. Later in the evening, 10 of the MLAs left for Mumbai.

The MLAs who resigned from the Assembly include BC Patil, H Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda, S Hebbar, Mahesh Kumatalli, Gopalayya, Ramesh Jharkiholi, and Pratap Gowda Patil. A rebel JDS MLA claimed that a total of 14 MLAs of the coalition have put down their papers.

The Congress party on Sunday also said that strict action would be taken against MLAs, who miss the Legislature Party meeting called on July 9 in Bengaluru.

According to the party circular on Sunday, all Congress MLAs have been asked to attend the meeting, which will start at 9.30 am.

The circular states that strict action would be taken against those who skip the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, which will discuss among other things the crisis over the coalition government.

The CLP meeting has been called by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Congress leader KC Venugopal and Dinesh Gundu Rao will also be present in the meeting.

The July 9 meeting precedes the Assembly Session, which is scheduled to commence on July 12.&nbsp;

The Congress party has called an important meeting here on Monday, which is likely to discuss the political crisis in Karnataka. This is the first crucial meeting of the Congress party after Rahul Gandhi announced to resign from the top position.

The Congress party has called an important meeting here on Monday, which is likely to discuss the political crisis in Karnataka. This is the first crucial meeting of the Congress party after Rahul Gandhi announced to resign from the top position. However, the CWC has not yet accepted Rahul`s resignation. The JDS-Congress coalition government in Karnataka has plunged into a serious crisis after several MLAs of the ruling combine announced to resign from the Assembly's membership. Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy has, however, expressed confidence that his government would survive the current bout of crisis as well. On Monday, all Congress and JDS ministers submitted their resignations to enable the Chief Minister to restructure his Council of Ministers, which he is likely to do in consultation with his party leaders and that of the Congress and will accommodate disgruntled MLAs. "Everything is OK. Wait for some time and you will get good news," had said Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) working president Eshwar Khandre while talking to reporters after a meeting with the party leaders in Bengaluru on Sunday. On Saturday, 11 MLAs from the Congress-JDS coalition submitted their resignation to the Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and Governor Vajubhai Bala. Later in the evening, 10 of the MLAs left for Mumbai. The MLAs who resigned from the Assembly include BC Patil, H Vishwanath, Narayan Gowda, S Hebbar, Mahesh Kumatalli, Gopalayya, Ramesh Jharkiholi, and Pratap Gowda Patil. A rebel JDS MLA claimed that a total of 14 MLAs of the coalition have put down their papers. The Congress party on Sunday also said that strict action would be taken against MLAs, who miss the Legislature Party meeting called on July 9 in Bengaluru. According to the party circular on Sunday, all Congress MLAs have been asked to attend the meeting, which will start at 9.30 am. The circular states that strict action would be taken against those who skip the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, which will discuss among other things the crisis over the coalition government. The CLP meeting has been called by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Congress leader KC Venugopal and Dinesh Gundu Rao will also be present in the meeting. The July 9 meeting precedes the Assembly Session, which is scheduled to commence on July 12.

Congress' crucial meeting in New Delhi today

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/rajnath-singh-ram-madhav-deny-bjps-involvement-in-karnataka-crisis-234000">current political crisis</a> in the state will be resolved and the government will run smoothly, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday as his coalition with the Congress appeared to be on thin ice.

"The issue will be resolved, don't worry. This government will run smoothly in the state," Kumaraswamy told reporters.

Stressing that he does not have any kind of anxiety about the present political development, the JD(S) leader said, "I don't want to discuss anything about politics."

"The Chief Minister's statement comes after 21 state minister of the Congress stepped down from their positions. Similarly, all JD(S) ministers have also resigned, paving way for the restructuring of the cabinet, the Chief Minister's Office said.

Earlier today, independent legislator H Nagesh withdrew support from the government and resigned as a minister The 13-month-old coalition government in the state slumped into crisis following the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kumaraswamy-led-govt-in-karnataka-in-trouble-as-11-ruling-party-lawmakers-resign-233558">resignation of their 11 MLAs</a> from the membership of the state Assembly on June 6.

JD(S) MLA H Vishwanath had claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered their resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them.

However, the Speaker is yet to accept the resignations.

The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, which is eight short of the half-way mark of 113.

The current political crisis in the state will be resolved and the government will run smoothly, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday as his coalition with the Congress appeared to be on thin ice.

The current political crisis in the state will be resolved and the government will run smoothly, Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Monday as his coalition with the Congress appeared to be on thin ice. "The issue will be resolved, don't worry. This government will run smoothly in the state," Kumaraswamy told reporters. Stressing that he does not have any kind of anxiety about the present political development, the JD(S) leader said, "I don't want to discuss anything about politics." "The Chief Minister's statement comes after 21 state minister of the Congress stepped down from their positions. Similarly, all JD(S) ministers have also resigned, paving way for the restructuring of the cabinet, the Chief Minister's Office said. Earlier today, independent legislator H Nagesh withdrew support from the government and resigned as a minister The 13-month-old coalition government in the state slumped into crisis following the resignation of their 11 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly on June 6. JD(S) MLA H Vishwanath had claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered their resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them. However, the Speaker is yet to accept the resignations. The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, which is eight short of the half-way mark of 113.

Karnataka cabinet to be restructured, CM Kumaraswamy says government will run smoothly

Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader and Higher Education Minister GT Deve Gowda on Sunday said that he would not have any objection if Congress leader <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-strict-action-against-mlas-who-miss-legislature-party-meeting-on-july-9-says-congress-233797">Siddaramaiah becomes the state chief minister</a>.

"If the Congress-JDS Co-ordination Committee decides to make Siddaramaiah the chief minister, I will have no objection," he told reporters.

Deve Gowda said that if instructed, he is ready to resign from the party too.

"If my party decides, I am ready to resign. I am not going to the BJP. Ours is a coalition government for the betterment of the state," said the JDS leader.

Talking about party MLA H Vishwanath, he said,&nbsp;"I spoke to H Vishwanath. He told me that he would come back to the party."

Vishwanath had submitted his resignation along with 11 Congress-JDS legislators on Saturday. He had claimed that as many as 14 MLAs have resigned.

Devegowda said that Congress was making efforts to save the government in the state.

"They have told the members that some seniors should resign from the Cabinet and make way for others," he said.

Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader and Higher Education Minister GT Deve Gowda on Sunday said that he would not have any objection if Congress leader Siddaramaiah becomes the state chief minister.

Janata Dal-Secular (JDS) leader and Higher Education Minister GT Deve Gowda on Sunday said that he would not have any objection if Congress leader Siddaramaiah becomes the state chief minister. "If the Congress-JDS Co-ordination Committee decides to make Siddaramaiah the chief minister, I will have no objection," he told reporters. Deve Gowda said that if instructed, he is ready to resign from the party too. "If my party decides, I am ready to resign. I am not going to the BJP. Ours is a coalition government for the betterment of the state," said the JDS leader. Talking about party MLA H Vishwanath, he said, "I spoke to H Vishwanath. He told me that he would come back to the party." Vishwanath had submitted his resignation along with 11 Congress-JDS legislators on Saturday. He had claimed that as many as 14 MLAs have resigned. Devegowda said that Congress was making efforts to save the government in the state. "They have told the members that some seniors should resign from the Cabinet and make way for others," he said.

Karnataka crisis: Won't have objection if Siddaramaiah appointed CM, says JDS leader GT Deve Gowda

The Congress party, which is struggling hard to save the coalition government in the state, on Sunday said that strict action will be taken against MLAs, who miss the Legislature Party meeting on July 9.

According to the party circular on Sunday, all Congress MLAs have been asked to attend the meeting, which will start at 9.30 am.

The circular states that strict action would be taken against those who skip the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, which will discuss among other things the crisis over the coalition government.

The CLP meeting has been called by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Congress leader KC Venugopal and Dinesh Gundu Rao will also be present in the meeting.

The July 9 meeting precedes the Assembly Session, which is scheduled to commence on July 12.

The coalition government in the state is faced with a serious crisis after the resignation of 11 Congress MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly on Saturday.

However, JDS MLA H Vishwanath has claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them. The Speaker, however, has not yet accepted their resignation.

The Congress party, which is struggling hard to save the coalition government in the state, on Sunday said that strict action will be taken against MLAs, who miss the Legislature Party meeting on July 9.

The Congress party, which is struggling hard to save the coalition government in the state, on Sunday said that strict action will be taken against MLAs, who miss the Legislature Party meeting on July 9. According to the party circular on Sunday, all Congress MLAs have been asked to attend the meeting, which will start at 9.30 am. The circular states that strict action would be taken against those who skip the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting, which will discuss among other things the crisis over the coalition government. The CLP meeting has been called by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Congress leader KC Venugopal and Dinesh Gundu Rao will also be present in the meeting. The July 9 meeting precedes the Assembly Session, which is scheduled to commence on July 12. The coalition government in the state is faced with a serious crisis after the resignation of 11 Congress MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly on Saturday. However, JDS MLA H Vishwanath has claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them. The Speaker, however, has not yet accepted their resignation.

Karnataka: Strict action against MLAs who miss Legislature Party meeting on July 9, says Congress

Senior state Congress leaders including Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Home Minister MB Patil, former chief minister Siddaramaiah, HK Patil, KC Venugopal and Mallikarjun Kharge met to discuss the <a href="http://wionws.com/india-news/karnataka-crisis-lets-wait-and-see-says-yedyurappa-as-congress-gets-into-huddle-233744">prevailing political situation in the state</a> following the resignation of at least 11 legislators.

After the meeting at ITC Windsor Palace hotel here, Parameshwara said that the coalition leaders were talking to the disgruntled leaders to save the state government which is staring at a collapse.

"We have been talking to them," he said.

"There is a scope for improvement. We should explore that improvement," Patil said.

Congress-JD (S) government slipped into a minority following the resignation of at least 11 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly.

JD(S) MLA H Vishwanath claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them.

The Speaker, however, has not yet accepted the resignations.

The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, equal to that of BJP's and eight short of the half-way mark of 113 for the majority.

Meanwhile, senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda also held a meeting to discuss the situations. (ANI)&nbsp; 
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Senior state Congress leaders including Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Home Minister MB Patil, former chief minister Siddaramaiah, HK Patil, KC Venugopal and Mallikarjun Kharge met to discuss the prevailing political situation in the state following the resignation of at least 11 legislators.

Senior state Congress leaders including Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara, Home Minister MB Patil, former chief minister Siddaramaiah, HK Patil, KC Venugopal and Mallikarjun Kharge met to discuss the prevailing political situation in the state following the resignation of at least 11 legislators. After the meeting at ITC Windsor Palace hotel here, Parameshwara said that the coalition leaders were talking to the disgruntled leaders to save the state government which is staring at a collapse. "We have been talking to them," he said. "There is a scope for improvement. We should explore that improvement," Patil said. Congress-JD (S) government slipped into a minority following the resignation of at least 11 MLAs from the membership of the state Assembly. JD(S) MLA H Vishwanath claimed that 14 MLAs have jointly tendered resignations to Speaker KR Ramesh Kumar and requested him to accept them. The Speaker, however, has not yet accepted the resignations. The strength of the ruling coalition in Karnataka has come down to 105, equal to that of BJP's and eight short of the half-way mark of 113 for the majority. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader DK Shivakumar and JD(S) supremo HD Deve Gowda also held a meeting to discuss the situations. (ANI)

Karnataka: 'In talks' with disgruntled leaders, says deputy CM Parameshwara amid political crisis

Bharatiya Janata Party's senior leader BS Yeddyurappa "categorically" denied any involvement of BJP or him in the latest developments in Karnataka,&nbsp;as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kumaraswamy-led-govt-in-karnataka-in-trouble-as-11-ruling-party-lawmakers-resign-233558">eight Congress and three&nbsp;JD(S) MLA submitted their resignation</a> to the assembly speaker on Saturday.

"Me and my party have nothing to do with developments in other rival parties. I heard through media that Congress-JDS legislators have resigned from their Karnataka Assembly seats",&nbsp;Yeddyurappa said, adding, "I am categorically reiterating that BJP has absolutely no say on the issue."

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"We are closely watching political developments in Karnataka. One thing I can say is that people are not ready for elections. Elections are a burden on the state exchequer," He also said.

"If a situation arises we'll definitely explore constitutional provisions to form next government," former Karnataka CM added.

At least 11 JD(S)-Congress lawmakers in Karnataka submitted their resignations to the Speaker in big trouble for the 13-month-old coalition government in the state.&nbsp;

Congress-JD(S) MLAs BC Patil, H Vishvanath, Narayan Gowda, Shivaram Hebbar, Mahesh Kumathalli, Gopalaiah, Ramesh Jarkiholi and Pratap Gowda Patil submitted their resignations to Secretary at Speaker office, reported news agency ANI.

According to reports, the number of MLAs could rise over 15 by evening, which could pave the way for BJP to form the government in the state.

Meanwhile, party leader and Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda told reporters&nbsp;that the MLAs have decided to resign as they thought it was not in the interest of the people of the state and their constituency.

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Bharatiya Janata Party's senior leader BS Yeddyurappa "categorically" denied any involvement of BJP or him in the latest developments in Karnataka, as eight Congress and three JD(S) MLA submitted their resignation to the assembly speaker on Saturday.

Bharatiya Janata Party's senior leader BS Yeddyurappa "categorically" denied any involvement of BJP or him in the latest developments in Karnataka, as eight Congress and three JD(S) MLA submitted their resignation to the assembly speaker on Saturday. "Me and my party have nothing to do with developments in other rival parties. I heard through media that Congress-JDS legislators have resigned from their Karnataka Assembly seats", Yeddyurappa said, adding, "I am categorically reiterating that BJP has absolutely no say on the issue." BS Yeddyurappa, BJP: We are closely watching political developments in Karnataka. One thing I can say is that people are not ready for elections. Elections are a burden on state exchequer. If situation arises we'll definitely explore constitutional provisions to form next govt. https://t.co/zaRgLiGvFl — ANI (@ANI) July 6, 2019 × "We are closely watching political developments in Karnataka. One thing I can say is that people are not ready for elections. Elections are a burden on the state exchequer," He also said. "If a situation arises we'll definitely explore constitutional provisions to form next government," former Karnataka CM added. At least 11 JD(S)-Congress lawmakers in Karnataka submitted their resignations to the Speaker in big trouble for the 13-month-old coalition government in the state. Congress-JD(S) MLAs BC Patil, H Vishvanath, Narayan Gowda, Shivaram Hebbar, Mahesh Kumathalli, Gopalaiah, Ramesh Jarkiholi and Pratap Gowda Patil submitted their resignations to Secretary at Speaker office, reported news agency ANI. According to reports, the number of MLAs could rise over 15 by evening, which could pave the way for BJP to form the government in the state. Meanwhile, party leader and Chemicals and Fertilizers DV Sadananda Gowda told reporters that the MLAs have decided to resign as they thought it was not in the interest of the people of the state and their constituency.

Karnataka: BJP has absolutely no say on 11 MLAs resignation, says Yeddyurappa