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Often, life comes a full circle and gives us a
‘déjà vu’ and same can be said about Karnataka Politics right now.
As we
wait for the floor test to know the legitimate CM of Karnataka, an audio tape
alleging horse trading has been released by the Congress. However, BJP has
rejected the allegations as baseless.
Prior to
this, Congress and JD(S) had taken all their MLA's to various undisclosed
resorts in Bangalore and Hyderabad to avoid poaching attempt by the
BJP. Despite this, few MLA's from the coalition have gone missing.
This reminds me of October 2010 when BJP was in
complete majority, however, there was a turmoil and resentment within the
party.
Then, a
crisis-ridden BJP, which was ruling only in few states, was making an all-out
attempt to successfully pass the floor test in Karnataka.
Most of
the MLA's were taken to undisclosed resorts by Yeddyurappa, the then CM of
Karanataka whereas some of the rebels were taken by JD(S). Chaotic politicaldrama to usurp power was at full display.
Finally,
just a day ahead of the floor test, BJP had released an audio tape where HD
Kumaraswamy was trying to lure the then BJP MLA Appachchu Ranjan. This was
disclosed by A.Ranjan himself, that he had been offered a cabinet ministry for
abstaining his vote and crossing over to JD(S).
However,
Mr. Kumaraswamy had rejected the allegations as baseless.
Unfortunately, Horse trading and "Resort"
politics is not a new thing in Karnataka politics, however we can definitely
say, Karnataka politics has come a full circle for both the parties.
Now when SC has rejected “Congress - JD(S)” request
challenging the appointment of Protem speaker KG Bopaiah, we will
wait until 4 pm for the power packed action to start.
