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Actress Girija Oak Godbole has publicly condemned the surge of online cruelty that followed a viral reel, calling out the anonymity that fuels such behaviour and urging a shift in digital culture. Background and Context In the age of instant sharing, a single clip can catapult an actor into the spotlight—sometimes with unintended consequences. Girija Oak Godbole, known for her work in theatre, film, and a popular YouTube series, recently found herself at the center of a social media storm after a reel showcasing her performance went viral. While the clip drew praise for her talent, it also attracted a…
Friday’s session in Bengaluru’s Legislative Council turned into a battlefield when the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) demanded the suspension of Congress MLC BK Hariprasad, a permanent invitee of the Congress Working Committee. The call for action over alleged insults to Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot sparked a chain of adjournments, shouting matches, and a standoff that left the council in a state of chaos. Background and Context The controversy began during a joint session on Thursday, when ruling party legislators attempted to gherao the governor as he walked out after refusing to read a government‑drafted address. According to reports, Hariprasad and his colleague…
BJP demands resignation of Bengaluru excise minister over Rs 2,500‑crore scam, sparking heated assembly protests. In a dramatic turn of events on Friday, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) called for the resignation of Karnataka’s Excise Minister RB Timmapur, alleging a massive corruption scandal that could cost the state 2,500 crore rupees. The demand triggered a row in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, with BJP legislators chanting slogans and forcing the speaker to adjourn the house for lunch. Background and Context The incident comes at a time when Karnataka is under intense scrutiny for its governance and public service delivery. The state’s excise department, responsible…
In a dramatic turn of events, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly witnessed a brief yet potent walkout by Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot, a move that has given the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) a strategic edge to stall the government’s push against the central Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (G RAM G) Act. The governor’s truncated address, limited to two lines, left the house in a state of procedural limbo, allowing the opposition to seize the moment and threaten to block any business related to the G RAM G Act until the ruling Congress addresses what it calls an insult to the…
BJP Seizes Governor’s Walkout to Block G RAM G Act in Karnataka In a dramatic turn of events, Karnataka’s opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has turned the truncated address of Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot into a political weapon, threatening to stall the state assembly’s resolution against the central government’s Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (G RAM G) Act. The governor’s brief two‑line speech and abrupt exit from the joint session have given the BJP a tactical advantage, prompting the party to demand an apology from Congress ministers and to block any business related to the G…
The Karnataka governor, Thaawar Chand Gehlot, abruptly ended a 43‑page address to the state legislature in just three lines and walked out before the national anthem could be played, sparking a constitutional crisis that could reverberate across the country. The incident, the third in a row involving governors in non‑BJP states, has left the Karnataka government, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, vowing to take the matter to the Supreme Court. Background/Context In India, the governor’s address to the legislature at the start of a new session is a constitutional formality that reflects the state cabinet’s priorities. Article 176 of the Constitution…