1. Congress is holding a silent protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru today against the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lok Sabha. This is part of a nationwide ‘maun satyagraha’ (silent protest). Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will be among those who will participate. Similar protests are being held in district centres as well.
2. Karnataka’s budget session continues into its second week. The opposition BJP has been demanding a CBI probe into the murder of Jain monk in Chikkodi in Belagavi district. The ruling Congress termed it an attempt to politicise the issue. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will reply to the Governor’s address in the legislative Council.
