The political crisis in Karnataka has taken a new turn despite 16 legislators, who have regained their membership of the Legislative Assembly following an order of the Supreme Court, expressing their support to the government headed by Chief Minister B.S. Yeddyurappa.
Governor H.R. Bhardwaj has sent a special report to the Union government on political developments in the State. The Governor despatched the report late on Sunday although the legislators conveying to the Governor in writing of their decision to extend unqualified support to Mr. Yeddyurappa. The report was sent across within hours after he arrived in Bangalore after a week long stay in New Delhi during which he called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh among others.
He sent the report after reportedly holding discussions with legal experts, which was followed up by a visit of Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president G. Parameshwara and Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah during which the two are believed to have demanded that Mr. Yeddyurappa be dismissed.
While the contents of the report have been kept a closely guarded secret, speculations are rife that the Governor has put across his views and a possible action thereon in relation to the prevailing situation. Mr. Bhardwaj has also put on hold the file relating to the recommendation of the State Cabinet to call for a Legislature session.
Soon after the Governor sent his report to President Pratibha Patil, Dr. Singh and Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram, Mr. Yeddyurappa too despatched a detailed letter addressed to the three categorically stating that his Government enjoyed an adequate majority and that no attempt should be made to create a constitutional crisis in the State.
Interestingly, the Governor had called on the Prime Minister on Saturday.
