BJP's KG Bopaiah to be pro tem speaker for floor test

Bangalore, May 18: Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala appointed BJP's Virajpet MLA KG Bopaiah as the Pro tem speaker. He will oversee proceedings for the Supreme Court-mandated floor test on Saturday afternoon.

Reacting sharply to the development, the Congress says it will move the Supreme Court again. The Congress said VR Deshpande was the senior most leader in the Assembly and should have been appointed the leader.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court ordered the state government to have the floor test latest by tomorrow to test if BS Yeddyurappa enjoys the confidence of the House. Yeddyurappa was given 15 days by the Governor to prove his majority.

Bopaiah is a three-time legislator and was the Speaker from November 17, 2009 to May 31, 2013.