The turf war between Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi and the Congress government here took a new turn with Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, his Cabinet colleagues, and Congress and DMK MLAs launching an indefinite dharna in front of the Raj Nivas on Wednesday to protest against the “dictatorial” style of functioning of Ms. Bedi.
Shortly after arriving from Mahe on Wednesday morning, the Chief Minister convened a meeting of Ministers and party MLAs at the Legislative Assembly. After the meeting, Mr. Narayanasamy, Ministers and MLAs walked to the Raj Nivas, which is just a stone’s throw away from the Assembly, and squatted on the road.