The Karnataka Assembly issued a notification stating, “Following the conviction of G Janardhana Reddy, Member of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly representing the Gangavati Constituency by the Court of the Principal Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad in CC.No.1 of 2012, he is disqualified from the membership of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly effective from the date of conviction, May 6, 2025, in accordance with the provisions of Article 191(1) (e) of the Constitution of India read with Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.”
"We are committed to empowering the oppressed and ensuring justice for all. We will not rush into any decisions on this matter," Shivakumar said during a press conference in Mangaluru. When asked about Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's recent letter regarding the caste census, Shivakumar mentioned that he had not yet seen the letter.
Senior Ex-JD(S) MLA, AT Ramaswamy joined the BJP in presence of Union Minister Anurag thakur at the BJP Headquarters in Delhi on April 1, 2023 (File Image).