Why did BS Yeddyurappa resign as Karnataka cm?
BS Yeddyurappa on Saturday resigned from the post of Chief Minister of Karnataka following a high-drama which was witnessed in the state’s political landscape. Yeddyurappa announced his resignation while addressing the House with an emotional speech ahead of the trust vote.
Was Yeddyurappa likely to resign before the floor test?
Several Congress and JD (S) leaders had said that Yeddyurappa was likely to resign before the floor test. They have been proved right. The Karnataka assembly was in session for about 20 minutes, and a floor test was supposed to be held in which the minority BJP government, headed by B.S. Yeddyurappa, was to prove its majority.
Who is BS Yeddyurappa?
Bangalore: BS Yeddyurappa has finally resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. The show of muscle continued till the end as Mr Yeddyurappa walked to the Raj Bhavan this evening, flanked by 70 MLAs, to hand over his resignation to Governor HR Bhardwaj.
Can Yeddyurappa split opposition in Karnataka Assembly?
Though Yeddyurappa moved the motion seeking the confidence of the house when the special session of the assembly started at 4 pm today, his remarks made it clear that he had been unable to split the opposition. “I had hoped they would have voted for us on the basis of their conscience but this was not to be …
Why did Yediyurappa quit the BJP government?
BS Yediyurappa announced his decision to quit during a programme commemorating the two years of the BJP government in Karnataka on Monday. (PTI) Old age or corruption? Siddaramaiah wants to know why Yediyurappa quit
Why did Yediyurappa step down as cm?
By June 2021, the central leadership of the BJP started looking for a replacement. After over 30 days of speculation and denial, Yediyurappa stepped down on the day he celebrated two years of his governance. He thanked the central leadership, even as he was candid about the troubles he has been facing as the CM, every time he occupied the post.