New Delhi, Feb. 25 -- Karnataka Assembly Speaker UT Khadar wants to hire 15 recliners so the MLAs and MLCs can take a "quick nap" after lunch. He said this would address the Assembly's attendance woes after lunch.

According to a Times of India report, Khadar claimed that legislators leave the Vidhana Soudha (state legislature) to rest after lunch, and many do not return for the post-lunch session. Therefore, having recliners in the House will help improve the turnout in sessions.

"I have decided to hire at least 15 recliners and install them in the assembly lobby," the Karnataka Assembly Speaker said, adding that this way, the legislators can take a refreshing nap and attend House proceedings for the rest of the day.

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