04-30-2008, 08:55 AM
RS okays extension of President's Rule in Karnataka
New Delhi (PTI): The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday approved extension of President's Rule in Karnataka for six months from May 20.
Moving a Statutory Resolution in this regard, Home Minister Shivraj Patil said extension of the President's Rule had become necessary as the Assembly poll process could not be completed before May 19, the day the Central rule expires.
Karnataka was brought under President's Rule on November 20 following political instability and the Election Commission has announced a three-phase polling on May 10, May 16 and May 22. Counting is slated for May 25.