Karnataka Opp holds up House over Western Ghats encroachments
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07/05/1998
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Indian Express (New Delhi)
Chaos ruled in the Assembly yesterday over allegations of encroachment on forest land in Chikamagalur district, allegedly by prominent persons - including State Janata Dal president B.L. Shankar. The Opposition joined hands to blast the Government. Armed with press clippings on the Supreme Court's observations on the issue, Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge sought the suspension of the Question Hour.