The Centre has deferred its decision on the report by the Karnataka Governor recommending imposition of President's rule in the state. The meeting of the cabinet committee on political affairs which was scheduled today has been postponed due to the Prime Minister's dinner to celebrate the completion of second year in office. The Home ministry which received the Governor's report has already conveyed its views to the Prime Minister's office. AIR correspondent reports that a decision on the issue is likely to be taken in the next couple of days. In Karnataka, the BJP agitation seeking the recall of State Governor H. R Bharadwaj continued for the third day. Party cadres staged protests in Bellary and Mysore. BJP senior leader M Venkaiah Naidu said in Bangalore that the party has set a 24 hour deadline for the Centre to decide on the Governor’s report recommending President rule, or a nationwide agitation will be launched. On the other hand, Congress cadres staged black flag demonstrations at several places against the continuation of the BJP government in the state. Congress workers termed the BJP Government in the state as unconstitutional and sought its dismissal before courting arrest.
News On AIR | May 22, 2011 9:30 PM
Centre defers decision on Karnataka governor's report recommending Prez rule