Karnataka Governor's Two-Line Speech Sparks Congress Outrage, Constitutional Crisis Looms

• Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot delivered only a two-line address to the joint session of the state legislature, concluding abruptly.
• Congress MLAs protested, chanting "Shame Shame" and calling the act against democratic traditions, citing ongoing tension between the Governor and the Congress government.
• The Governor's refusal to read the government-prepared speech, which allegedly criticized the central government, is seen as the reason for his brief address.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah condemned the act as a violation of Articles 176 and 163 of the Constitution and stated the government might approach the Supreme Court.
• This incident follows a similar confrontation in Tamil Nadu and highlights the escalating tensions between Governors and non-BJP state governments.

Why It Matters: Karnataka Governor's brief speech ignites constitutional debate and political confrontation with the Congress government.