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Karnataka Speaker Revokes Suspension of 18 BJP MLAs After Apology

The legislators, suspended for misconduct during a protest, have been reinstated following regretful acknowledgment of their actions and a high-level meeting.

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Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U T Khader with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, and Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil and others, during a meeting over the 18 suspended BJP MLAs, in Bengaluru.
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Overview

  • Speaker U.T. Khader announced the revocation of the six-month suspension of 18 BJP MLAs on May 25, 2025, after a meeting with senior political leaders.
  • The MLAs were initially suspended on March 21, 2025, for unruly behavior, including climbing the Speaker's podium and throwing papers during a protest over a 'honey trap' allegation involving Minister K.N. Rajanna.
  • The decision followed expressions of regret from the suspended MLAs, who assured adherence to parliamentary ethics in the future.
  • Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot had previously written to the Speaker and the Chief Minister, urging them to reconsider the suspension in the interest of legislative functioning.
  • The revocation allows the MLAs to participate in the upcoming Monsoon Session, ensuring the smooth operation of legislative activities.