Amid ongoing political developments in Karnataka and increasing speculation surrounding a possible resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot departed from Bengaluru to Mumbai late Wednesday night. With the Governor currently away from Bengaluru, uncertainty has emerged whether the Chief Minister can formally tender his resignation without meeting him personally. According to Chief Minister’s Office sources quoted by CNN-News18, Siddaramaiah is expected to visit Raj Bhavan between 2:30 pm and 3 pm to submit his resignation. As Governor Gehlot is not in Bengaluru, the resignation letter is likely to be handed over to the Governor’s secretary.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-holds-25-minute-talks-with-pm-modi-during-first-official-delhi-visit-know-the-issues-he-raised-1779888896650">Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds 25-minute talks with PM Modi during first official Delhi visit. Know the issues he raised</a><h3>Can CM resign in the governor’s absence?</h3>Under the constitution, a Chief Minister can submit his or her resignation even if the Governor is physically absent, and the resignation addressed to the Governor may be conveyed through official procedures. Traditionally, Chief Ministers personally hand over their resignation directly to the governor during a formal meeting at the Raj Bhavan. After accepting the resignation, the Governor initiates the next constitutional steps, such as appointing a caretaker government or inviting another leader to form the government. Article 164(1) of the Indian Constitution says, “The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor." This shows that the Governor plays a significant role in the appointment and continuation of the state government. While a CM can always convey resignation through official mode, it will only be quite effective officially after the Governor accepts it and starts the next constitutional process.

Chief Ministers personally hand over their resignation directly to the governor during a formal meeting at the Raj Bhavan. After accepting the resignation, the Governor appoints a caretaker government or invites another leader to form the government.

Amid ongoing political developments in Karnataka and increasing speculation surrounding a possible resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot departed from Bengaluru to Mumbai late Wednesday night. With the Governor currently away from Bengaluru, uncertainty has emerged whether the Chief Minister can formally tender his resignation without meeting him personally. According to Chief Minister’s Office sources quoted by CNN-News18, Siddaramaiah is expected to visit Raj Bhavan between 2:30 pm and 3 pm to submit his resignation. As Governor Gehlot is not in Bengaluru, the resignation letter is likely to be handed over to the Governor’s secretary. Also read: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds 25-minute talks with PM Modi during first official Delhi visit. Know the issues he raised Can CM resign in the governor’s absence? Under the constitution, a Chief Minister can submit his or her resignation even if the Governor is physically absent, and the resignation addressed to the Governor may be conveyed through official procedures. Traditionally, Chief Ministers personally hand over their resignation directly to the governor during a formal meeting at the Raj Bhavan. After accepting the resignation, the Governor initiates the next constitutional steps, such as appointing a caretaker government or inviting another leader to form the government. Article 164(1) of the Indian Constitution says, “The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister, and the Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the Governor." This shows that the Governor plays a significant role in the appointment and continuation of the state government. While a CM can always convey resignation through official mode, it will only be quite effective officially after the Governor accepts it and starts the next constitutional process.

Chief Ministers personally hand over their resignation directly to the governor during a formal meeting at the Raj Bhavan. After accepting the resignation, the Governor appoints a caretaker government or invites another leader to form the government.

Can Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resign in governor's absence? What constitution says

Focusing on the welfare of Other Backward Classes, the Centre has increased the budgetary allocation for the category by 41 per cent, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot has said.

There has been an increase of 12.10 per cent -- from Rs 6,908 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 7,750 crore in 2018-19 -- in the budget allocation for the ministry.

The allocation for the welfare of OBCs has been hiked by 41.03 per cent -- from Rs 1,237.30 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 1,747 crore in 2018-19, Gehlot said.

&quot;Also, there is an increase of 11.57 per cent in the budget for schemes in 2018-19 over 2017-18,&quot; he said.

A new venture capital fund for OBCs on the lines of the venture capital fund for Scheduled Castes will be launched with an initial corpus of Rs 200 crore. Rs 140 crore has been earmarked for it in 2018-19, he said.

For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the income eligibility has been increased from Rs 44,500 to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. For pre-matric scholarship for SCs, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs.

&quot;For free coaching for SC and OBC students, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. The stipend has been increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 for local students and from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 for outstation students,&quot; he said.&nbsp;

The announcement was made by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot

Focusing on the welfare of Other Backward Classes, the Centre has increased the budgetary allocation for the category by 41 per cent, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot has said. There has been an increase of 12.10 per cent -- from Rs 6,908 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 7,750 crore in 2018-19 -- in the budget allocation for the ministry. The allocation for the welfare of OBCs has been hiked by 41.03 per cent -- from Rs 1,237.30 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 1,747 crore in 2018-19, Gehlot said. "Also, there is an increase of 11.57 per cent in the budget for schemes in 2018-19 over 2017-18," he said. A new venture capital fund for OBCs on the lines of the venture capital fund for Scheduled Castes will be launched with an initial corpus of Rs 200 crore. Rs 140 crore has been earmarked for it in 2018-19, he said. For pre-matric scholarship for OBCs, the income eligibility has been increased from Rs 44,500 to Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. For pre-matric scholarship for SCs, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 2 lakhs to Rs 2.5 lakhs. "For free coaching for SC and OBC students, the income eligibility has been raised from Rs 4.5 lakh to Rs 6 lakh. The stipend has been increased from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 for local students and from Rs 3,000 to Rs 5,000 for outstation students," he said.

Budget allocation for OBC welfare hiked by 41%: Govt

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Can Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resign in governor's absence? What constitution says

Budget allocation for OBC welfare hiked by 41%: Govt