The speaker told a private television channel that the main purpose of holding an extended session is to finalize all the issues on the agenda. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed a marathon session on Monday (December 16, 2024), transacting business till 12.50 pm on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) in Belagavi. The session, which started at around 10.30 am, lasted for 1 hour on Tuesday afternoon, including an hour lunch break.
The House took question time till late at night. Revenue Minister Krishna Bairegowda responded on behalf of the government not only on revenue but also on all other matters including the finance department.
Since the evening, a total of 60 call attention notices, 15 questions, three mid-term debates and 11 bills were discussed in the House.
Although the opposition BJP praised Speaker UT Khader for his gesture of completing all issues on the day’s agenda through marathon sessions, some leaders quipped that he should declare himself “MLA of the year”.
Cooperation between the ruling party and the opposition party
Later, the Speaker told a private TV channel that the main purpose of holding an extended session was to complete all the items on the agenda. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and opposition leader R. Ashok had helped him during telephone conversations with him about the plan, he said. He also pointed out that the members of the ruling party cooperated by letting the members of the opposition party raise their issues first as they had to attend the meeting.
It is yet to be officially confirmed whether Monday’s marathon session has set a new record as the House has continued business beyond 1 am on previous occasions as well. However, the House had started at that time.
published – December 17, 2024 04:49 PM IST