Congress names Mangaluru MLA U T Khader for Assembly Speaker post


Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru (SS)

Bengaluru, May 23: In a decision taken late in the night on Monday, the Congress party decided to appoint former minister U T Khader as the speaker of the assembly.

On Tuesday, May 23 at 11 am, Khader will file his nomination papers for the speaker's post and is likely to win unopposed.

According to a legislature bulletin, nominees who wish to contest the election for the speaker's post should submit their nominations before 12 noon on Tuesday, May 23.

On Monday, May 22, assembly pro-tem speaker R V Deshpande administered the oath to 182 newly elected legislators out of 224.

The Congress party asked Deshpande to take up the responsibility of Speaker. But, he refused to accept the post citing health reasons. Similarly, senior Congress leader and former minister H K Patil was also approached by the party to take up the speaker's post and so was B R Patil representing Alanda who is a close confidant of chief minister Siddaramaiah.

AICC general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Surjewala landed in Bengaluru on Monday evening to help the party reach a decision on the appointment of the Speaker, sources said.

The party leadership approached and tried to convince former ministers T B Jayachandra, Basavaraja Rayareddi, Madhugiri MLA K N Rajanna, Molakalammuru MLA N Y Gopalakrishna to take up the Speaker's post but failed in its efforts.

The three-day legislature session will end on Wednesday, May 24 which will be followed by the likelihood of a cabinet expansion in which senior Congress leaders are hoping to get a ministerial berth.

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar are likely to go to Delhi on Thursday to discuss and get approval for the cabinet formation and distribution of portfolios, sources said.

 

 

 

  

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  • rahulraj, kadri

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Speaker post is of no use to Mangalore. UTK should be given industries or tourism ministry. On then we can see some development in Mangalore region. If Mangalore has to see some development then its only possible by Industries or tourism. Trust me there is no use of other portfolios.

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  • mriyaza, mangaluru

    Tue, May 23 2023

    proud to be a MANGALORIAN & proud of the achievement_UTK and he should be given next MP ticket seat on Lok Sabha election

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  • Aftab ahmed, Mangalore

    Wed, May 24 2023

    Wish him all the very best for a bright future in the party. God bless.

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  • Sanjay Shenoy, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Dont accept Mr. Khader. it is trap to Mangalore.

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  • jb, mlore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Feel sad that a great person like Khader is misused by the present government . He deserves DCM post since he has been winning everyone's hearts from so many years in DK as a one man army . No other congress guy has so much respect in DK . Present government even after winning with a majority is struggling each day . People gave them a mandate to govern and not to fight with each other . Whole country is watching and its a shame they do not agree on any issue as one party.

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  • Kedhar, Mangaluru.

    Tue, May 23 2023

    It is a seat where you say Order Order only. Think became Eid Ka Bakraa. Very obvious DKS calls the shots...

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, May 23 2023

    @ Venky ??? His political life shattered completely. That's why he retained his MLA seat in Ullal constancy against all the odds

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  • Clifford, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Nobody wants this position but Kadarbai takes. Appreciate his honesty and faithfulness to party. Congrates Sir.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    If nobody wants then a MLA from the opposition can also be made a speaker (if there is consensus among all parties) since constitutionally the speaker has to be non-partisan.

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  • Satya, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Whoever takes the speakers post earlier everyone has list thier election. I had commented last time speakers post should be given to Mr. KHADER... Any bets next election Khader will not loose. Hope Congress will give him ticket. As they may give the ticket to anyone else and make Khader as a MLC after 5years. If i am not wrong Mr. Khader will be the youngest Speaker.

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  • Chandu, Karla

    Tue, May 23 2023

    It's highly responsible position in running the assembly without disrupting the proceedings. Will he be able to tame the wild horses of double engines...??? However, wishing all the best for our popular Karavali leader. Jai ho Siddhuji.... Jai ho DKShiji... Jai ho Congress...!!!!...

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  • True politician, Kudla

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Congress made gentle and soft spoken U T K Bali ka Bakra...He deserves to be a cabinet minister...shyamanoor shivashankarappa was ideal for speaker post.

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  • sense_shetty, Mangalore Kudla

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Congratulations! Kader aaka ! ..Hope you will get time to focus to check development of your constituency.

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  • Shankar, Mangaluru

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Siddaramayya should not make him a scapegoat for speaker's position. He is the only Congress MLA from Mangaluru, please give him a ministry.

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  • Suresh, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    He was capable for home minister role, only internal caste matters in Indian politics either it’s bjp or congress same . He is no less than any other leaders in Karnataka. Finally no good ministry for mangalore again .it was all ended with Veerappa Moily, Janardan poojary and Oscar Fernandes .

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  • shamshuddin mohmammed, dammam

    Tue, May 23 2023

    The \post which he got its for only retired person actually he needs Education or health or housing \minster post or \home minister post.

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  • bala, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Khader bhai is a young chap could have given a good portfolio would have handled better than those buddas who refused this post. Congress must sidelined these old age horses. Anyway Khader bhai congrats.

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  • Rehan, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Good news!!!!!!! Khader saab should speak to the CM for the promised 4 cabinet berths for our Community that would enable upliftment. We have worked relentlessly for the Congress . Got down to the streets as and when called to show strength. Also eagerly waiting for the schemes that have been announced for commoners.

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  • Nelson, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    This event is an early sign of a bleak future that awaits all of us. In Swindon UK a Goa man from this group has become a Mayor. Can any of us imagine the direction the world is going in with these developments?

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Venky, Manipal ? 🤔 "His political life shattered completely." That's why he has won Ullal seat for third time. He is an educated person and bestowed with humanitarian qualities. Humbleness and sincerity.

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  • Nafisa A, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Good Luck Sir. Now Mr, Khader should work with the State leadership for the pre poll promises of the Congress. The posts that were promised to be offered to the Muslim Community. Namely, DCM, Education, Finance and Home Minister's berth. Additionally the complete ban of Bajrang Dal in the State. The guarantees promised too should be rolled out at the earliest. Lastly, our brothers are still fighting court cases . Their properties have been attached during the 'all minority' protests called by the Congress . This too should be looked into and they should be acquitted at the earliest.

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  • Prashanth, Uppinangady

    Tue, May 23 2023

    No doubt speaker's position is very prestigious, but a people friendly person like UTK's talents would have better utilized with a ministerial job.

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  • Ahmed, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    It is interesting to note that the party approached many senior leaders to accept the post of speaker and they refused. They are probably expecting a more lucrative ministerial position.

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  • John Tauro, M'lore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Constitutionally the speaker is non-partisan. He can be chosen from the opposition parties also provided there is consensus among the MLAs. He too is entitled to all the perks of a minister minus those lucrative benefits.

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  • RANGA, MANGALORE

    Tue, May 23 2023

    .SDPI is smiling..jinx

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  • Venky, Manipal

    Tue, May 23 2023

    His political life shattered completely.

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  • Sangram Sangam, KUNDAPUR

    Tue, May 23 2023

    I appreciate U T Khader because nobody ready to became speaker everybody wants minister ship (Reasons everybody knows )

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Congratulations sir, My sincere wishes for greater success in your future ventures. He is my sister's student in Law college. Great, humble and down to earth person. Always cheerful. God bless you always!🙏

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  • ca girishkk, valencia/m'lore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    COVID 19 Memorial - Coffin shaped Central Vista is scheduled open later this month by individual who constitutionally 3rd highest ranked position.

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  • Jeevan Shetty, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    This does injustice to the caliber of Ut Khader. He is young and highly capable of serving as a minister. The role of a speaker is typically assigned to individuals who are nearing retirement.

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  • ca girishkk, valencia/m'lore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Khadaranna... richly deserve it .. after all Education & Noble mindset is the need of the hour for good progress & disciplined functioning of Assembly as per constitution.....

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  • Raghuram, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    TRULY A HOT SEAT --!

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  • Af,,,, Mangaluru

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Jagadish sheeter is ideal man

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  • Abdul, Vidyanagar/ Kasaragod.

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Proud of Kasaragod and DK. Congratulations.

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  • Mbeary, Dxb

    Tue, May 23 2023

    He cant make any money in this post. Only respect

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  • Ranjan, Udupi

    Tue, May 23 2023

    He doesn't need. He is not greedy. He is one of the most sincere statesman

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  • AD, Mangalore

    Tue, May 23 2023

    Khader is the best choice for speaker. He is a secular person, affable personality and he will not have caste burden which could influence decision making if mlas try to defect. He can disqualify all those who get involved defection dramas.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Tue, May 23 2023

    U T Khader is pride of Mangalore ...

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  • RANGA, MANGALORE

    Tue, May 23 2023

    ..SDPI has good chance in next election..

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