Must discuss if Legislative Council needs to be there or not, says Minister KS Eshwarappa
India Today
The BJP and Congress won 11 seats each, JD(S) won 2 and 1 went to an independent. These results will now change the equation of the 75-member house in favor of the BJP while passing bills.
Soon after the results for 25 council seats were announced, RDPR Minister KS Eshwarappa opened a can of worms by questioning the very existence of the Legislative council. Congress, however, claims the council is an important aspect of the legislation process.
Speaking to India Today TV, he said: "A lot of money is used. This is a problem faced by all political parties. That is why we need to discuss this, whether the council needs to be there or not. This is not one man's decision. All the 3 parties need to sit and discuss, or in the council itself this can be discussed."
