Siddaramaiah Considers Supreme Court Action After Governor’s Assembly Walkout

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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot walked out of the State Assembly on Thursday. This happened after he refused to read a speech prepared by the state government. The Karnataka Governor vs Government dispute reached a new high as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah threatened to take the matter to the Supreme Court.

The Governor skipped 11 paragraphs that criticized the Central Government’s recent policy changes. This dramatic event has sparked a major debate over constitutional duties.

A Legislative Deadlock in Bengaluru


The state legislature met to hear the yearly roadmap for Karnataka. However, the session lasted only a few minutes. Governor Gehlot entered the hall but read only the first two lines of the speech and then left the building immediately. The state cabinet had written a long speech with 100 paragraphs, which included sharp words against the Union Government for ending the MGNREGA employment scheme.

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The Governor’s office reportedly asked the government to remove these parts on Wednesday night. They argued the lines were too political. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refused to change the text, stating that the Governor must read whatever the cabinet approves. Now, the state assembly is in chaos. The opposition party is supporting the Governor, while the ruling party calls his exit an insult to the people of Karnataka. 

Siddaramaiah spoke to the reporters regarding the incident. He said, “Every new year, the governor has to address the joint session and he has to read the speech prepared by the state cabinet. That is constitutional. Because, article 176 of the Indian Constitution and Article 163 says he or she -- the Governor – shall read the speech prepared by the government or the cabinet.”

What are the Legal Stakes in the Karnataka Governor vs Government Row?


Most online sources focus on the shouting in the assembly, while missing out on the bigger question: what happens to the people? If the state goes to the Supreme Court, it will take months to get an answer. During this time, the state budget and new laws could be delayed. This delay affects local businesses and government projects that need funding right now.

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The biggest group affected by this fight is rural workers, as the state government planned to pass a resolution in order to bring back the previous MGNREGA job scheme. However, the governor’s walkout has halted the resolution. There is a Rs. 2,000 crore funding gap that needs to be addressed. Additionally, this standoff also stops the progress of several other state bills.

When the Governor and the Chief Minister do not agree, the daily work of the government slows down. This creates a bottleneck that prevents help from reaching the citizens who need it most.