Congress asks Karnataka Governor not to take perilous path

The remarks by Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal came amid reports that the Governor is inviting the BJP to take a shot at power

Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala should not resort to a “perilous path” by not inviting the JD(S)-Congress coalition, which has clear majority, to form the government in the state, the Congress said on Wednesday.

Congress leader Kapil Sibal at his residence in New Delhi. (HT File Photo)

The remarks by Congress leaders P Chidambaram and Kapil Sibal came amid reports that the Governor is inviting the BJP to take a shot at power and the swearing-in of its chief ministerial nominee B S Yeddyurappa will take place tomorrow.

“Our majority is established... The Governor should not act illegally. The Congress-JD(S) combine must be invited to form the government,” said Sibal.

Chidambaram said the Governor should not resort to a “perilous path” by not inviting the JD(S)-Congress coalition.

Both the BJP and JDS-Congress combine with 104 and 115 seats have respectively staked claim to form the government in the state after it delivered a fractured verdict.