Karnataka CM: Governor Bound to Read Govt's Speech; Gehlot Reports to President

• Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah stated that Articles 176 and 163 of the Constitution mandate the Governor to read the state government's prepared speech during a joint session.
• Governor Thawarchand Gehlot submitted a detailed report to President Droupadi Murmu regarding the controversy during the January 22 joint session.
• Gehlot reportedly advised the state government to remove paragraphs critical of the Centre, specifically references to the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act.
• On January 22, Gehlot refused to read the full state-prepared address, delivering only three lines, leading to protests from the treasury benches.
• Siddaramaiah accused Gehlot of violating the Constitution and acting as a 'puppet' of the Centre by not reading the full speech.

Why It Matters: Karnataka CM asserts Governor must read government's speech, while Governor Gehlot reported the dispute to the President.