Karnataka Assembly Speaker Adjourns Session Over Delayed Replies to MLAs' Questions

On March 16, 2026, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader adjourned the House abruptly, expressing strong displeasure 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 inadequate responses. Following the Speaker's protest and a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, the government assured corrective action, including suspensions and notices to officials. Siddaramaiah later directed ministers and secretaries to address pending questions promptly to uphold legislative dignity.