Bangalore, May 16: In a dramatic turn of events,a fresh crisis loomed large over the BJP government in Karnataka with Governor H R Bhardwaj recommending dismissal of the Yeddyurappa ministry and imposition of President’s Rule in the wake of Supreme Court quashing the disqualification of 11 party rebel MLAs.
On a day of high drama, the Governor, who has been having a troubled relationship with the Government, has sent a “special” report to the Centre, the Raj Bhawan said. Sources said he has recommended a spell of President’s Rule and keeping the Assembly in suspended animation.
Bhardwaj, who returned here this afternoon after a three-day visit to Delhi, despatched a “special report” on the unfolding political situation in the state in the aftermath of the Supreme Court setting aside disqualification of 16 MLAs even as 11 of the rebel BJP MLAs pledged their “unconditional” support to the B S Yeddyurappa government.
A brief communique issued by Raj Bhavan said, “In the context of recent judgement of the Supreme Court in the matter of disqualification of MLAs on May 13, 2011 and its implications to the developments in the state, a special report has been sent to the Centre”.
—-PTi