[6] The reaction of the coalition government was to attempt to convince the legislators who had submitted their resignations to rescind them.
[6] The government also attempted to induce the legislators to return by offering them cabinet posts; all 21 INC ministers resigned on 8 July to ensure that a sufficient number of ministerial berths were available.
[8] The speaker, K. R. Ramesh Kumar, did not immediately accept the resignations, on grounds that he was constitutionally obliged to scrutinize them.
[12] He also said that the court would have to consider the extent to which it is permitted to issue directions to holders of other constitutional posts, such as that of the speaker of the assembly.
[13] The INC members in the Rajya Sabha forced adjournments twice in protest,[15] alleging bribery on the part of the BJP.