Karnataka: MLC AH Vishwanath, who defected to BJP, can't be inducted into BSY cabinet

In a major blow to BJP MLC A H Vishwanath, the Karnataka High Court has held that his disqualification as MLA under the anti-defection law continues and hence he cannot be appointed as a minister. Reacting to the HC order, Vishwanath, who was nominated to the Legislative Council, said he respected the ruling, but would move the Supreme court challenging it.

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