Despite the protests, the resolutions were passed by a voice vote, with BJP and JD(S) MLAs voicing their objections from the well of the House. They demanded discussions on the alleged fraudulent allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), including a plot allotted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife, Parvathi.
The Assembly did not debate any of the resolutions due to continuous sloganeering from opposition members.
Key Resolutions Passed:
Delimitation Resolution:
The resolution urged the Central Government to base the delimitation of constituencies on the 1971 census rather than on future censuses, including the one planned for 2026.
The resolution stressed the importance of considering historical population data to avoid reducing the number of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats.
One Nation, One Election Resolution:
The Assembly described the "One Nation, One Election" proposal as dangerous for India's democratic and federal system.
Concerns were raised about uniform election schedules undermining state autonomy, overshadowing local issues with national concerns, and presenting logistical challenges such as ensuring security and managing election staff.
NEET Resolution:
The resolution argued that NEET has negatively impacted medical education opportunities for poor children from rural areas and called for its abolition due to alleged irregularities.
The Assembly demanded that Karnataka be exempted from NEET and that medical college admissions be based on the State's Common Entrance Test (CET).
The Karnataka Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, had approved these resolutions on Monday.
Opposition's Stance:
Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka stated that while his party does not oppose discussions on delimitation, they believe such discussions should occur in an orderly House or during a special session. He expressed opposition to the resolutions against "One Nation, One Election" and NEET.
Further Resolutions and Statements:
The Assembly urged the Central Government not to implement the "One Nation, One Election" policy, citing it as a threat to democratic processes and national unity.
The resolution against NEET called for amendments to the National Medical Commission Act, 2019, to abolish the exam system at the national level.
Minister for Forest, Ecology, and Environment Eshwar Khandre moved a resolution urging the Centre to amend the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, to ensure equal treatment for traditional forest dwellers and Scheduled Tribes living in forests.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly's resolutions reflect significant opposition to central policies on delimitation, simultaneous elections, and NEET. The Assembly has emphasized the need to consider local contexts and maintain state autonomy in these matters.
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