Midnight Drama: Halt BSY Swearing-in, Demands Cong-JD(S) Petition

The Karnataka governor has invited BJP’s BS Yeddyurappa to form the government in the state.

Hours before the swearing-in of BS Yeddyurappa is scheduled, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the petition filed by the Congress- JD(S) challenging Karnataka governor Vajubhai Vala’s invitation to BJP to form the government in the state.

Senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi is representing the Congress-JD(S) in the matter, while Assistant Attorney General Tushar Mehta is representing the Union of India. Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi will be appearing for B.S Yeddyurappa and BJP.