Karnataka imposes restrictions amid COVID surge In what came as a surprise to many, Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala decided to preside over an all-party meeting to assess the COVID situation in the state. The high-profile meeting, which was attended by members of both ruling and opposition parties, as well as CM Yediyurappa through video conferencing, has put BJP in the line of firing. Calling the move unprecedented and unconstitutional, both Congress and AAP leaders in the state have criticised the ruling BJP government to allow Karnataka Governor to preside over a meeting in a state where the elected government is still functioning.