BJP’s M K Pranesh elected new Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman
Team Udayavani, Jan 29, 2021, 3:24 PM IST
Bengaluru: BJP MLC M K Pranesh has been elected as the Deputy Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council on Friday, January 29.
The Vice-Presidential election was contested by M K Pranesh from BJP and K C Kondaiah from Congress.
As Pranesh was backed up by the JD (S) MCLs in the elections, he got 41 votes in his favour whereas Kondaiah got only 24 votes.
A no-confidence motion has already been filed by BJP against the sitting Chairman Prathapchandra Shetty, a Congress MLC.
Due to the lack of numbers in the Council, Prathapchandra is expected to resign soon.
M K Pranesh succeeds late SL Dharma Gowda.
Udayavani is now on Telegram. Click here to join our channel and stay updated with the latest news.
Top News
Related Articles More
K’taka COVID-19 update: 521 new cases, 350 discharges, 5 deaths on Feb 27
Have met BJP leaders over contesting Vijayapura by-polls on party’s ticket claims Muthalik
BBMP seeks title deed from historic churches, temples, mosques
Udupi: Newly-elected Shirva GP president Conrad Castelino dies cardiac arrest
K’taka budget will focus on welfare of women & their development: BSY
MUST WATCH
Chikmagalur: Locals apprehend dacoits after cinematic chase
I request BJP senior leaders not to trust HD Kumaraswamy and BJP must not form an alliance with the JDS: C P Yogeshwar
Problem! in Cowin App
Listen to the story by Dr. Gururaj Karjagi on the concept of ‘Joy of Giving’- Part-3
This full-time construction worker makes caps from areca leaves in his spare time
Latest Additions
Registration for next phase of COVID-19 vaccination on Co-WIN2.0 portal will open on March 1
BJP has become medium to bring transformation in country: Nadda to workers
K’taka COVID-19 update: 521 new cases, 350 discharges, 5 deaths on Feb 27
Grand Alliance to decide CM candidate for Assam after polls
Govt extends due date for filing FY20 GST annual returns till March 31