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Karnataka Assembly to Vote for New Speaker; BJP Declares Boycott
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 08:23 AM
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The Karnataka Legislative Assembly will conduct polls today to elect a new Speaker and Chairman, while the BJP has announced it will boycott the proceedings.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly will hold polls today to elect a new Speaker and Chairman, a routine procedure following the resignation of the previous officeholders. The voting is scheduled to take place in the assembly hall in Bengaluru.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds a minority of seats in the house, has announced that it will boycott the Speaker election. Party leaders cited the lack of a fair and transparent process as the main reason for their decision.
Opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular), have expressed their intention to participate fully in the polls. They argue that the Speaker’s role is crucial for maintaining legislative decorum and that the election should proceed without interference.
The Speaker and Chairman are key positions that oversee the functioning of the assembly, ensuring that debates and legislative business are conducted in an orderly manner. The outcome of the election will determine who will preside over the next session of the Karnataka legislature.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which holds a minority of seats in the house, has announced that it will boycott the Speaker election. Party leaders cited the lack of a fair and transparent process as the main reason for their decision.
Opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress and the Janata Dal (Secular), have expressed their intention to participate fully in the polls. They argue that the Speaker’s role is crucial for maintaining legislative decorum and that the election should proceed without interference.
The Speaker and Chairman are key positions that oversee the functioning of the assembly, ensuring that debates and legislative business are conducted in an orderly manner. The outcome of the election will determine who will preside over the next session of the Karnataka legislature.