'Nataka' in Kannada means a simple English word. Drama!
Kar'nataka' in the last 4 years has seen plenty of it in its politics. High drama. Theatre of the absurd even!
The last 4 years since 2004 has seen... Read The Article
Now that all the drama is over its time for BJP to sit down and chalk out plan for fulfilling all the promises made and try reshaping Banglore really a world class city and answer all the Urban and Rural Woes.
( Posted: Monday , May 26, 2008 at 10:19 )
Tirumal Mundargi
The drama seems to be over. The BJP will form the next government. End of secularism, according to secularists? Or more communal voters in Karnataka? Pundits would do well to answer.
( Posted: Sunday , May 25, 2008 at 14:44 )
Ananth
There should be no hung parliament in Karnataka.Gowda's should not have any say in the new karnataka government.This will lead to stable political situation in Karnataka.
( Posted: Sunday , May 25, 2008 at 09:01 )
P.N.Radhakrishnan
ibn has contributed to the Nataka of Karnataka polls through its laughable pre-poll survey and the post poll survey.In the pre-poll survey they come up with a finding that congress will get a majority though a third of the voters polled had not made up their minds.Obviously an unsustainable conclusion.Did the ideological prejudices of the authors lead to this with the motive of influencing the electorate?Now that the absurdity of the pre-poll finding has become apparent they are talking about shifts in public opinion since the pre-poll survey.Even at this stage ibn is fondly hoping for a face saving result for the congress in their post poll survey,though every other pollster has predicted a modest result for the congress on the basis of exit polls.It is noteworthy that the post poll survey was based on a small sample.Hence the error margin should have been specified.Since the Bihar elections ibn predictions on elections have been way off the mark.Is it not time that you stop this charade?At least dont make a mockery of sample survey techniques and analysis.
( Posted: Friday , May 23, 2008 at 19:36 )
Upfront_Vibi
Neways Guys.. I have something interesting for you...
Few Scenarios in the Karnataka post the 2008 polls.
1) BJP will fall short of a majority by around 20 seats and cannot scrape through even with the support of independents or alleys. Then you have an effort made by the BJP to split the JD(S) to make it support them to form a govt. The master Strategist(Gowda) might just be able to keep his flock together with all the stamp papers and other documents he has got signed before issuing the JD(S) ticket.
2) We might see the JD(S) be interested to support the Congress with its very long list of clauses.... The Clauses could range from the post of DCM for HD Revanna, the PWD , the Urban development and the Mining ministry for the JD(S) and most importantly to keep away few of the key congress men from the govt. They could ask Govt without any SM Krishna, without Siddaramaiah , without DK shivakumar without MP prakash.... Afterall vengence is they key to JD(S) Politics.
3) The most interesting scenario which many couldnt have imagined and who might take it a little funny. - I have a hunch the Governor's rule might continue after a checkmate scenario and there could be change of guard there too. - I have a feeling that SM Krishna could be reinstated as the Governor of Karnataka and probably with his work and programs might reinstate confidence in the voters and create a platform convenient for the congress to face another election in the 2009 along with the Loksabha. Who knows ..it might happen... afterall who had imagine a first timer would hijack the verdict of the people and become the CM in 2006(Kumara)...So anything can happen...
( Posted: Friday , May 23, 2008 at 00:12 )
Ramesh
Wonderful plan! I must say. This sounds like a business strategy for a State Government! But the moot question is whether such an arrangement is possible within the realm of our constitution? Because our constitution clearly states that any party can form a government provided they have a simple majority, which is atleast 112 seats in Karnataka. To accomodate the plan that Mr.Bijoor has suggested, it would mean amending the constitution and to amend the constitution the people have no power and the so called leaders have to approve, which they will never allow. So all this means that we are back to square one where in we need one single party winning a simple majority.
( Posted: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 17:38 )
Aditya Mookerjee
If the mandate is divided between the three major political parties, all the better. Necessity is the mother of invention. All the three parties have very able and eminent MLA's and they should all contribute to the state government. But, there should be a government with all three parties included, and not with just a coalition of two main parties. The state will be more united, in it's good works, as a result. No party should be essential to government, or otherwise so.
( Posted: Tuesday , May 20, 2008 at 21:14 )
Venkat
Dear Sir, With all repects, it would be better if you can suggest a practical solution than an ideal one. If we can adjust and rule 20 months each, they why should there be an election, each one can rule a specified period of time. In your solution also a party which ruled first need not adhere to formula latter on (what JDS did). If the elected candidates have charecter then any solution will work else every solution will fail. Educate the voter to elect right candidates.
( Posted: Monday , May 19, 2008 at 18:43 )
Bhaskar
Dear Bijoor, We agree to your fourth option as MOU between the parties. But the main issue here is who will make the party leaders to bench on the same dias for common understanding. There should be a commission to sit with the party leaders and to prepare the common minimum program for next five years. A commission to guage the quality of rule with atleast less corruption. I think only then Kar-'Nataka', people can be saved from the clutches of present troubles/problems etc.,
( Posted: Monday , May 19, 2008 at 17:34 )
M.R.Naidiu
Dear Sir, I agree with you. If any of the three alternatives come out, then it is good. If it happens to be 4th alternative, what you have envisaged is the best alternative. It is unlikely to happen,with the present political parties being what they are, and what their interests are. If they are all interested in the welfare of the people and the development of state, what you envisaged is an answer.
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