No-confidence motion against Deputy Chairman rejected

A proposal to bring a no-confidence motion against Deputy Chairman M.K. Pranesh was rejected by Chairman Basavaraj Horatti on Thursday. This decision followed a discussion led by Congress member B.K. Hariprasad. Hariprasad argued that he had been waiting for a ruling on a discussion about Muslim reservations in contracts, which had not yet come. Hariprasad emphasized his intention to move the no-confidence motion because he felt the Deputy Chairman had not responded to ongoing issues. He also mentioned concerns about the legitimacy of his election, which he claimed was not based on “fake vote.” Deputy Chairman Pranesh is currently facing a legal dispute regarding his election. His appointment has been challenged by a rival Congress member, V. Gayathri Shanthe Gowda. Pranesh, during the earlier discussion, had requested time to consider the ruling, leading to frustration from Hariprasad. BJP members took issue with Hariprasad's comment about "fake vote," demanding it be removed from the record. Hariprasad defended his statement, stating it was mentioned in a book by an RSS supporter. In response to accusations of impartiality, Pranesh defended his conduct and sought to clarify that his role requires neutrality. Chairman Horatti intervened, reminding members of the importance of neutrality in their positions.