Congress seeks disqualification of nine rebel MLAs in Andhra

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 14:41

The ruling Congress party in Andhra Pradesh has sought disqualification of nine of its legislators who voted in favour of the no confidence motion.

AP Cong to seek disciplinary action against nine rebel MLAs

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 20, 2013, 22:23

Taking a tough stand, the ruling Congress in Andhra Pradesh today said it would soon seek disciplinary action against the nine rebel MLAs who voted against the Government during a no-confidence motion last week.

Decision on taking action against MLAs who defied BJP in Karnataka on Dec12

Last Updated: Monday, December 10, 2012, 14:46

Facing fresh turmoil, Karnataka CM Jagadish Shettar said BJP central leaders will take a decision on December 12 on initiating action against MLAs who defied the party.

FIR against Jagan: Rebel MLAs to meet Guv, Speaker

Last Updated: Sunday, September 4, 2011, 23:51

Legislators, who quit in support of Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, would meet Andhra Pradesh Assembly Speaker and Governor on Monday to urge them to accept their resignations.

Karna crisis snowballs; Governor recommends President`s rule

Last Updated: Monday, May 16, 2011, 00:50

This is the second time that the Governor has recommended imposition of President`s rule. In October last he had made such a recommendation.

AP CM apparently backtracks after asking `rebel` MLAs to quit

Last Updated: Sunday, January 23, 2011, 21:43

A day after asking Congress MLAs who have been openly siding with former MP YS Jaganmohan Reddy to resign from their posts, AP CM N Kiran Kumar Reddy appeared to have backtracked even as the "rebels" upped their ante against him.

Karnataka CM welcomes court verdict

Last Updated: Friday, October 29, 2010, 15:35

Hailing the Karnataka HC verdict upholding the disqualification of 11 BJP rebel MLAs, Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa described it as "epoch making" and a major step towards eradicating the menace of defection in the country.

K’taka rebels` olive branch to BJP central leaders

Last Updated: Thursday, October 21, 2010, 00:12

Appearing to soften their stand for the first time since they triggered a crisis for BJP`s first government in the South, rebel party MLAs offered to talk to central leadership but are firm on replacement of CM BS Yeddyurappa.

JD(U) expels 2 rebel MLAs for challenging official candidates

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 19, 2010, 18:20

JD(U) president Sharad Yadav on Tuesday expelled two party MLAs in the outgoing Bihar Assembly and several rebel candidates for allegedly indulging in anti-party activities.

Karnataka HC differs on disqualification of MLAs

Last Updated: Monday, October 18, 2010, 18:15

The two-member bench of the Karnataka HC differed on the disqualification of 11 BJP MLAs.

K’taka HC to commence final hearing on rebel MLAs plea tomorrow

Last Updated: Sunday, October 17, 2010, 19:01

The final hearing on the petition filed by five Independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from the Assembly membership will commence in the Karnataka High Court on Monday.

Karnataka CM to face trial of strength

Last Updated: Monday, October 11, 2010, 08:59

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa will face the trial of strength in the state Assembly on Monday under a surcharged atmosphere triggered off by disqualification of 16 rebel MLAs, including 11 BJP men, by the Speaker.