Karnataka Speaker revokes suspension of 18 BJP MLAs, says they showed remorse

The announcement came after a meeting between speaker Khader, chief minister Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar, leader of the opposition R Ashoka, and law minister HK Patil.

The 18 BJP legislators were suspended on March 21 for six months after they were accused of behaving in a disorderly manner in the Assembly. The Speaker had described their actions as showing “indiscipline” and “disrespect” to the chair. Marshals had to remove them from the House after they refused to leave voluntarily.

“Though I proposed the suspension, the House gave its approval through a resolution,” PTI quoted Khader as saying. “Today, I held discussions with the leader of the house and chief minister, the deputy chief minister, the law minister, and the leader of the opposition. It was collectively decided to lift the suspension and remove the conditions, allowing the legislators to resume their duties,” he added.