Karnataka Assembly adjourned to March 16

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 21:57 [IST]

Bangalore, Feb 21 (UNI) The Karnataka Legislative Assembly was adjourned to March 16 for the budget session.

Both the Houses of the State Legislature were convened on January 25, when Governor T N Chaturvedi delivered a joint address to the members of both the Houses. The motion of thanks to the Governor's address was passed without reply as the main Opposition party Congress had staged a dharna, demanding immediate election to the Legislative Council Chairman's post. Proceedings in the Assembly and Council were totally affected on the issue.

The Legislative Council was abruptly adjourned yesterday, a day ahead of schedule.

The Assembly also discussed the recent communal disturbances in the city and Mangalore.

UNI

Topics: ASSEMBLY-KARNATAKA-ADJOURNED

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