Karnataka Assembly Adjourned as Speaker Protests Government's Failure to Answer Questions

On March 16, 2026, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader adjourned the House abruptly, expressing frustration over the government's failure to provide timely answers to MLAs' questions. Only 84 of 230 unstarred questions received replies, despite repeated warnings. Opposition members criticized poor attendance and lack of responses from ministers. The session resumed after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah assured action, including suspending three officials, to improve accountability and ensure timely replies in future proceedings.