Former CM Siddaramaiah is speaking in the House now pays tribute to Ramesh Kumar's legislative skills. He said the Speaker's knowledge of the Constitution will come in handy in the working of the house.

Smiles all around the house, as Siddaramaiah's oratorial skills come into play. He has put tense and bitter MlAs at ease.

Siddaramaiah agrees with Yeddyurappa's statement in the House moments earlier that first-time MLAs should be allowed to speak in the House.

He also says Speaker has to be impartial and has to take into consideration that he will be presiding over an alliance government.

Siddaramaiah congratulates the Speaker and all the BJP legislators for backing the Speaker saying a post like this should not be contested.