Karnataka CM Slams Governor for Walking Out, Threatens SC Move Over Constitutional Violation

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed outrage over the state governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, walking out of the assembly after reading just two lines of his address. The governor's decision has sparked a constitutional crisis, with the CM accusing him of violating Article 176 and 163 of the Indian Constitution by not reading the full speech prepared by the state cabinet. According to Siddaramaiah, Gehlot's actions were a clear disregard for the Constitution, and he acted like a 'puppet' of the central government. The CM pointed out that the governor's role is to read the speech prepared by the cabinet, which is a constitutional requirement. The incident has led to a row between the state government and the governor, with BJP leader R Ashok suggesting that there was pressure on the governor to speak against the central government. The CM has announced that the state government will consider moving the Supreme Court over the issue and is currently examining its options. This latest confrontation between the governor and the state government is part of a larger trend of face-offs between governors and governments in non-BJP ruled states. The CM has vowed to take action against the governor's actions and will keep the public informed about any further developments.