Bangalore: JD(S) may wrest recognition as main opposition
Daijiworld Media Network – Bangalore (SP)
Bangalore, May 10: In all likelihood, JD(S) will be able to get recognized as the main opposition in the state. The result of Periyapatna assembly constituency, where election had to be postponed due to the death of a candidate, is likely tilt balance in its favour.
At present, both JD(S) and BJP have 40 legislators each. When the number of legislators in two parties is the same, the total number of votes polled by them becomes the deciding factor.
As per the statistics, JD (S) legislators have secured total votes of 25,23,283, as against 23,89,513 mustered by BJP MLAs. Both H D Deve Gowda and former Chief Minister, H D Kumaraswamy, dug out rules governing such a situation, and held elaborate discussions on this issue on Thursday.
At present, the final decision hinges on Periyapatna constituency. If either BJP or JD(S) annexes this constituency, the position of main opposition party goes to that party whose candidate wins from here.
The JD(S) also considered a few names for being appointed as the leader of the opposition in the assembly, as he will get the status equal to a minister. Sources said that the issue was kept pending, so that a final decision can be taken based on who will become the Chief Minister.