[What has by now become abundantly clear, if anyone had any doubt about it, that the RSS/BJP is least squeamish about "morality", "democratic norms" and all that. So is its core constituency. (One should just keep in mind the way the Babri Mosque had been demolished despite categorical assurance given to the Supreme Court to the contrary.)
And, not only its core constituency, it, apparently, applies to a sizeable number of Indians, across the class divides. Once, Devi Lal, the Dy. Prime Minister at that time, having been asked by a journalist to comment on the allegation that he was indulging in nepotism - "bhai-bhatijabad", in the exercise of his office, he just rudely shot back: Main mera bhai-bhatija ka khayal nahin rakhunga to kya tera bhai-bhatija ka khayal rakhunga!? (For anybody that's the most natural thing to do, in fact an obligation to discharge.) He was a pretty popular leader then, albeit, with a defined group. And, he must have had been pretty sure in his mind that his own constituency would empathise. That's the "morality" of large sections of Indians. It's, apparently, our ancient heritage, which "modernity" has failed to erase off, in fact, has further aggravated, in patches. The relevant point here is what more tricks, under the given circumstances, may make their appearances from out of the bag of tricks of the evil duo? One's, of course, trying to buy up enough number of newly elected MLAs, using hundreds of crores. It's already being widely talked of. In case these attempts do not succeed to the required extent, then what? Would they try to kidnap some MLAs, on the way back? Would the vehicles transporting these meet with accidents or get held up on the way back? Would some other methods be devised to block their entry? Or on the floor of the House, taking the alibi of an engineered ruckus, the Presiding Officer, from the BJP, would suspend/expel sufficient number? Or they'd just accept the inevitable, in apprehension of strong adverse public reactions? Or something else? Let's wait and watch. In the meanwhile: 《Protesting against Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala’s “collusion with the BJP”, by inviting BS Yeddyurappa to take the oath of office despite falling short of the required mandate, the Congress party is observing a ‘Save Democracy Day’ across the country. The party will hold protests across state capitals and district headquarters.》 (Sourcre: '‘Save Democracy Day’ LIVE: Cong district leaders to meet state Governors, party seeks President Kovind’s appointment' at < http://indianexpress.com/article/india/karnataka-election-results-congress-save-democracy-day-live-updates-vajubhai-vala-yeddyurappa-siddaramaiah-rahul-gandhi-amit-shah-bjp-5181136/ >.) <<The Court proceeded to direct that the Floor test be held tomorrow at 4 PM. In a matter like this, detailed hearing is required in order to decide as to whether action of the Governor in inviting respondent no.3 to form the Government was valid in law or not. Since it may consume substantial time and the final decision cannot be given immediately, we deem it proper that Floor Test to ascertain the majority of one or the other group is conducted immediately and without any delay. Though the Governor in his letter dated 16.05.2018 inviting respondent no.3 to form the Government has given him 15 days’ time for proving the majority on the floor of the House, having regard to all the circumstances of this case, we are of the view that such a Floor Test be conducted tomorrow itself i.e. on 19.05.2018. Since the elected Members of Legislative Assembly are yet to take oath as specified in Schedule III of the Constitution and the Speaker is also yet to be elected, the Court ordered that the following procedure be followed for conducting the Floor Test. Pro-tem Speaker shall be appointed for the aforesaid purpose immediately. All the elected members shall take oath tomorrow (19.05.2018) and this exercise shall be completed before 04.00 p.m. The Pro-tem Speaker shall conduct the Floor Test on 19.05.2018 at 04.00 P.M. in order to ascertain the majority. Adequate and sufficient security arrangements shall be made and Director General of Police, State of Karnataka will himself supervise the said arrangements so that there is no lapse on this count whatsoever.>>] https://barandbench.com/breaking-supreme-court-floor-test-karnataka/ Murali Krishnan May 18, 2018 Breaking: Supreme Court orders #FloorTest for Karnataka Assembly at 4 pm tomorrow [Read Order] In a major development, the Supreme Court today ordered that a floor test for the Karnataka Assembly be held tomorrow at 4 pm. By this order, a Bench of Justices AK Sikri, SA Bobde and Ashok Bhushan has effectively stayed the decision of Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala to grant BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa 15 days time to prove majority in the House. The Court proceeded to direct that the Floor test be held tomorrow at 4 PM. In a matter like this, detailed hearing is required in order to decide as to whether action of the Governor in inviting respondent no.3 to form the Government was valid in law or not. Since it may consume substantial time and the final decision cannot be given immediately, we deem it proper that Floor Test to ascertain the majority of one or the other group is conducted immediately and without any delay. Though the Governor in his letter dated 16.05.2018 inviting respondent no.3 to form the Government has given him 15 days’ time for proving the majority on the floor of the House, having regard to all the circumstances of this case, we are of the view that such a Floor Test be conducted tomorrow itself i.e. on 19.05.2018. Since the elected Members of Legislative Assembly are yet to take oath as specified in Schedule III of the Constitution and the Speaker is also yet to be elected, the Court ordered that the following procedure be followed for conducting the Floor Test. Pro-tem Speaker shall be appointed for the aforesaid purpose immediately. All the elected members shall take oath tomorrow (19.05.2018) and this exercise shall be completed before 04.00 p.m. The Pro-tem Speaker shall conduct the Floor Test on 19.05.2018 at 04.00 P.M. in order to ascertain the majority. Adequate and sufficient security arrangements shall be made and Director General of Police, State of Karnataka will himself supervise the said arrangements so that there is no lapse on this count whatsoever. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi undertook that no policy decision will be taken till the Floor Test is conducted. Similarly, ASG Tushar Mehta appearing for Karnataka government stated that no Anglo-Indian member will be nominated. Read a detailed account of today’s hearing here. Read Order [Order] Read Letters written by BS Yeddyurappa to Governor [Facsimile] -- Peace Is Doable -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/greenyouth. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
