As Karnataka Speaker Seeks Time to Examine Resignations, Rebel MLAs Whisked Back to Mumbai – The Wire

New Delhi: After rebel MLAs appeared before him on Thursday evening, Karnataka assembly speaker Ramesh Kumar said he needs to examine if the resignations that they submitted are “voluntary or genuine”. Speaking at a press conference after the meeting, Kumar said the resignations have now been submitted in the “right format”, but that he needed time […]

"Gross Abuse Of Power": Lawmakers Write To PM Against Indira Jaising Raid – NDTV News

New Delhi:  Over 20 members of parliament on Thursday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, protesting the Central Bureau Investigation’s (CBI) raids against senior lawyer Indira Jaising and her husband Anand Grover, who are accused of violating a law on foreign funding. “We, the undersigned individuals strongly condemn the raids at the homes and offices […]

Karnataka Congress Leader Fails To Meet Rebels, "Escorted" To Mumbai Airport – NDTV News

Mumbai:  Karnataka Congress leader DK Shivakumar was “escorted” to the Mumbai airport by policemen on Wednesday, which ended his efforts to meet rebel lawmakers staying at a five-star hotel in the city since Saturday. Mr Shivakumar had earlier been detained, along with Mumbai Congress leader Milind Deora, after a six-hour wait outside the Renaissance hotel. […]

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