Congress legislator T.B. Jayachandra unexpectedly becomes pro-tem Speaker of Karnataka Assembly
On August 9, T.B. Jayachandra, a Congress legislator from Sira who was upset at not being included in the Cabinet, agreed to be the pro-tem Speaker of Karnataka Legislative Assembly after meeting Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Sunday. He will take charge on Monday and remain until a new Speaker is elected during the Monsoon Session starting August 13. The Congress has nominated G.S. Patil for Speaker and A.S. Ponnanna for Deputy Speaker.
12 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council will hold elections for Speaker and Chairperson on August 14th, following resignations.
14 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Gurupadagouda Sanganagouda Patil was unanimously elected as the 18th Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker.
18 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Mankal Vaidya was unanimously elected as the unopposed Deputy Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly.
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