Venkatappa elected Karnataka Speaker

Following the carrying of the first motion, the other two motions seeking Venkatappa8217;s election as the presiding officer of the Lower House, were not taken up.

Krishna thanked the Opposition for its cooperation in facilitating Venkatappa8217;s unanimous election as Speaker.

He congratulated Venkatappa on his election and said he was confident that the newly-elected speaker, who hailed from a freedom fighters8217; family and had rich experience as Legislative Council chairman, would take the proceedings of the House to a great heights.

Krishna said the State Legislative Assembly had the distinction of being one of best StateAssemblies in the country and wanted the new Speaker to uphold its dignity.