Issue over speech? Karnataka Governor refuses to address joint session; Siddaramaiah government reaches out

Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has refused to deliver the customary address to the legislature, adding to a recent trend of gubernatorial disputes. This follows similar incidents in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where governors clashed with state governments over speech content and assembly proceedings. The Karnataka government is set to meet the governor to understand his reasons.

Jan 21, 2026 - 18:50
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Issue over speech? Karnataka Governor refuses to address joint session; Siddaramaiah government reaches out
Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has refused to deliver the customary address to the legislature, adding to a recent trend of gubernatorial disputes. This follows similar incidents in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, where governors clashed with state governments over speech content and assembly proceedings. The Karnataka government is set to meet the governor to understand his reasons.

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