President's rule in Karnataka revoked, BJP make south debut

After days of uncertainty, hectic lobbying and political flip-flops, President’s rule was finally revoked in Karnataka on Thursday. The end of stalemate means BJP-JD(S) coalition will form government in the state yet again.

The reunited coalition paves the way for the formation of the first BJP government in South India.“It’s a happy Diwali not only for BJP but for all people who didn’t like Congress in Karnataka. We are hopeful this government will last for remaining 20 months. Both parties have understood the necessity of continuing for a longer period,” said BJP state spokesperson Suresh Kumar.

While BJP spokesperson Prakash Jawadekar said that this news is the best birthday gift for L K Advani.“It is good news, though a little late. The Centre should have considered the political situation and done it earlier. But it’s okay. All parties should now understand the ground reality. This is the message of the one-month drama and the coalition will complete its term. It’s a birthday gift for L K Advani,” Jawadekar said.

The decision to withdraw President's rule was taken by the Union Cabinet two days after Karnataka Governor Rameshwar Thakur submitted his "final" report on the BJP-JD(S) demand for invitation to form the government.

The Karnataka Governor had told the Centre that the JD(S) and BJP command a majority in the Karnataka Assembly, but doubted whether the two-party coalition could provide a stable government.

Thakur's report, which was sent to President Pratibha Patil on October 31, said constitutionally there is no bar on the JD(S)-BJP coalition coming back to power but recommends an investigation into the charges the two parties leveled against each other after their first government fell on October 9.

Courtesy:ibnlive.com
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