The Times of India

Governors walkout sparks Karnataka showdown: Thawar Gehlot exits joint sitting mid-address; Congress cries breach, BJP counters

Karnataka Governor Thawarchand Gehlot walked out of the legislature after reading only two lines of his address, refusing to read cabinet-approved paragraphs critical of the Centre. This triggered a political storm, with the government accusing the BJP of influencing the Governor and the opposition alleging politicization of the address.