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Karnataka Assembly to Elect New Speaker, Chairman; BJP Announces Boycott
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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The Karnataka Legislative Assembly will hold polls today to elect a new Speaker and Chairman, while the BJP has decided to boycott the proceedings.
On Thursday, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly will conduct polls to elect a new Speaker and Chairman, a routine procedure following the end of the previous Speaker’s term. The assembly is scheduled to convene at its Bangalore premises and will decide the leadership by secret ballot.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds a minority of seats in the house, has announced that it will boycott the election. Party officials cited concerns over the fairness and transparency of the process as the main reason for their decision.
Opposition parties have expressed willingness to participate, while the ruling party is expected to nominate a candidate. The outcome of the vote will determine the assembly’s leadership for the next term.
Observers note that the boycott could affect quorum and the perceived legitimacy of the election, but the assembly’s rules allow proceedings to continue even with reduced attendance.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds a minority of seats in the house, has announced that it will boycott the election. Party officials cited concerns over the fairness and transparency of the process as the main reason for their decision.
Opposition parties have expressed willingness to participate, while the ruling party is expected to nominate a candidate. The outcome of the vote will determine the assembly’s leadership for the next term.
Observers note that the boycott could affect quorum and the perceived legitimacy of the election, but the assembly’s rules allow proceedings to continue even with reduced attendance.