Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy will seek vote of confidence on the floor of the state assembly today. <br />''<br />''He was sworn-in as the 24th chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday. Forming a Coalition Government with Congress party, Mr Kumaraswamy has claimed to have the support of 117 legislators including one BSP and one independent member. <br />''<br />''The House will commence with the election of Speaker. Ramesh Kumar from Congress and Suresh Kumar from BJP have filed their nominations for the Speaker post. <br />''<br />''After the election to the Speaker, H D Kumaraswamy will move the confidence motion in the legislative Assembly. <br />''<br />''BJP with 104 members is eight short of majority in the House strength of 222 members. <br />''<br />''BJP is the only Opposition in the House and B S Yeddyurappa will be the leader of Opposition.
News On AIR | May 25, 2018 9:39 AM
Karnataka CM H D Kumaraswamy to seek Vote of Confidence in Assembly