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Karnataka polls: Yeddyurappa resigns ahead of trust vote, Democracy won, says Congress

BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa, in a dramatic turn of events announced his resignation after he failed the to secure 112 seats required to form the government in Karnataka.

In his emotional address to the House, Yeddyurappa said he had many dreams of developing Karnataka. “If only people would have given us 113 seats instead of 104, we would have made this state a paradise.”

Attacking Congress and JDS over their ‘unholy alliance’, the outgoing CM said, “Those who were swearing on the names of each other’s fathers and calling each other names before polls, have now come together to form this unholy alliance.”

Menawhile Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah tweeted, “Democracy has won in Karnataka. The conspiracy made by the BJP has failed to authorize the anti-constitutional measures.”

He added, “Today is a historic day in Indian politics. BS Yeddyurappa in Vidhan Soudha agreed to do a floor test. He couldn’t do it. This is a victory of democracy. There was immense pressure on the Governor by the central government. The Governor’s decision was a blot on Indian democracy. We should respect the people’s mandate. It is a responsibility of all politicians and democratic heads. PM Modi and his ministers are working against the democracy,” says former chief minister Siddaramaiah.

Congress spokesperson, Shakeel Ahmed, after the resignation tweeted that the Governor has now officially joined the ‘hall of shame.’


The high-stakes political drama in Karnataka intensified after the Congress released audio clips accusing BJP of trying to lure its MLAs before the crucial trust vote in the House. In one of the audio clips released by the Congress Chief Minister Yeddyurappa is purportedly heard offering ministry to Congress leader BC Patil. Minutes later, the party released another clip allegedly featuring BJP MLA Sreeramulu and BC Patil.

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