Equipoise results Uttarakhand power rest in independent, BSP, UKD MLAs
Cong, BJP trying to rope in independent, BSP, UKD MLAs as equipoise results in state of Uttarakhand in Northern India,the governance power rest in independent, BSP, UKD MLAs.
Congress has emerged as the single largest party with 32 seats in the
70-member House, BJP finished one less seat in a cliff-hanger contest
for the state assembly polls.BSP has won three seats, Uttarkhand Kranti Dal one and independents three.Senior Congress leader Vijay Bahuguna claimed to reporters in Dehradun that some independents have promised support to Congress.
He said the party leaders have spoken to the independent MLAs and some BSP legislators over phone.
Asked if the party has secured the support of independents, Baghuguna said "yes, we have. We have because a majority of them are from Congress background. They have already pledged their support and we are in touch with others also."
To a question on the total number of MLAs who would back Congress' bid to form government he said "I think it will touch about 38".
Bahuguna said a meeting of CLP has been convened today which will adopt a resolution authorizing party President Sonia Gandhi to nominate a CM and "she will do that in a day or two"
A delegation of state Congress party leaders held talks with Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi on the issue of formation of new government.
Khanduri submits his resignation to Uttarakhand governor
Uttarakhand Chief Minister B.C. Khanduri tendered his resignation to
Governor Margaret Alva at the Raj Bhavan in Dehradun on Wednesday
evening.
Governor Alva lauded Khanduri for serving people of the state with great competence and integrity.
"Khanduriji
was a very good chief minister, who served the state and the people. It
is with great regret that I am accepting your resignation," she said.
Khanduri on his part thanked Governor Alva for her guidance and support during his tenure as the chief minister.
"Well,
I have known the Governor for a long time. It has been my good luck
that I have also been in the Parliament with her. I am not saying this
just for formality. I am very grateful for the guidance and support
provided by you (Governor). I will always cherish my association with
you madam (Governor). It has really been a great pleasure being guided
by you," he said.
The verdict of Uttarakhand assembly polls has thrown up an indecisive mandate.
Both
Congress and the BJP are in the line to form the government in the
state. Congress with 32 seats has a one-seat advantage over the BJP
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