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Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News LATEST Updates: BS Yediyurappa on Monday resigned as the chief minister of Karnataka. The chief minister said he will submit his resignation letter to the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot this afternoon. “I have decided to resign. I will meet the Governor after lunch,” Yediyurappa said at a programme to mark the celebration of 2 years of his government. Laying months of uncertainty to rest, BS Yediyurappa on Monday announced his resignation as the Karnataka chief minister. Dismissing any speculations about internal conflicts in the BJP, Yediyurappa said, I am not resigning in grief, Modi, Amit Shah and Nadda have given me two years term as CM and I can’t thank them enough.” Tearing up as he spoke, Yediyurappa said he was asked to take charge from Vajpayee. “From then to now the BJP party has formed the government. People of Shikaripura supported me. They elected me eight times. All the cadres and leaders are responsible for my victory.” Earlier, Yediyurappa, Adding more fuel to the rumours of his possible replacement, said that he was expecting word on this from party high command by evening. When questioned about the possibility of a Dalit face replacing him the Karnataka chief minister, who had always been quick to refute rumours of his resignation in the past, said, “I’m not the one to decide about it, it is for the high command to decide. Indicating that Monday might be his last day in office, Yediyurappa had recently said that based on the instructions that the central leaders will give him on 25 July he will get on with “his work” from July 26. His government will complete two years in office on 26 July. Meanwhile, scores of pontiffs are expected to participate in a “maga conclave” to be helD on Sunday, coinciding with the possible decision by the BJP central leadership on his exit. Dingaleshwar Swamiji of Balehosur mutt, who had held a press meet here on 23 July to inform about the conclave with other Swamijis, had refused to connect the event directly with the possible leadership change, but it is being widely seen as an attempt to muster support to Yediyurappa and send out a message. Meanwhile, word on the grapevine was that Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Muruesh R Nirani had been lobbying hard for a promotion, in the event that the BJP top brass does ask Yediyurappa to step aside. As Yediyurappa had announced that he would abide by the top leadership’s instruction, speculation is rife that Nirani is among those who would be the next chief minister. Nirani, however, denied having chief ministerial aspirations but added that he will abide by the party’s order. His visit to Delhi a fortnight ago, and then to Varanasi had fuelled speculations about him replacing Yediyurappa. To a question on lobbying, Nirani said “I never lobbied for any post in my life.I will shoulder the responsibility bestowed on me by the party. Our national leaders will choose the right person for the chief minister’s post after considering all the factors.” Stating that he was not after any post, the minister said all the 120 BJP legislators are qualified to become the chief minister. He added that he got many positions without aspiring for one and was made minister by the party after getting elected for the first time. “Even now I am bestowed with a huge responsibility. I never aspired for any post in the past nor am I going to do now,” Nirani clarified.
Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News Updates: Yediyurappa's constituency Shikaripura shuts down as mark of protest
Karnataka CM Resigns Latest News LIVE Updates: As per reports, within hours of BS Yediyurappa submitting his resignation, BJP workers in Shikaripura, the constituency he represented seven times, hit the streets raising slogans in favour of their MLA
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‘Yediyurappa resigned in pain’
Dingaleshwara Swami of Balehosur Mutt, speaking on BS Yediyurappa’s resignation from the post of Karnataka chief minister, said he has given his resignation “in pain”. BJP will be washed away in tears and it should reconsider its decision, he warned.
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BJP workers of Shikaripura express solidarity with Yediyurappa
As per reports, within hours of BSYediyurappa submitting his resignation, BJP workers in Shikaripura, the constituency he represented seven times, hit the streets raising slogans in favour of their MLA. Expressing disappointed with the development, they criticised the party and those responsible for the decision. Shikaripura also shut down as mark of protest.
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Dharmendra Pradhan, Arun Singh likely to be central observers, says report
ANI citing unnamed sources reported that Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Karnataka BJP in-charge Arun Singh are likely to be two central observers for Karnataka.
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Delhi’s autocracy decides CMs: Congress on resignation of Yediyurappa
The Congress on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over BS Yediyurappa’s resignation as Karnataka chief minister, and said he is yet another “victim” of the PM who has a record of allegedly forcing retirements of senior BJP leaders.
Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala charged that it is Delhi’s autocracy that decides chief ministers and not the will of BJP’s MLA’s.
He also alleged that the BJP government in Karnataka is an “illegitimate” one as it is born out of “defection and corruption”.
The Congress has been alleging that the BJP used the Pegasus spyware to oust the Congress-JDS government in the state.
“The ignominy, torment and insult being heaped upon Sh. B.S.Yediyurappa by Modi ji, dictating him to tender his resignation, makes him PM’s latest victim and member of the ‘forced retirement club’,” Surjewala charged on Twitter.
“We now know that Delhi’s autocracy decides CM’s and not the will of BJP’s MLAs,” he further charged.
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Busy in power politics instead of helping people: Siddaramaiah
After BS Yediyurappa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister today, former Chief Minister and leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah took to Twitter to blast the government for being ‘busy in power politics instead of helping people in distress’
His remarks come in the backdrop of heavy rainfall causing loss of life and crops in the state.
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Governor dissolves Council of Ministers
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot has dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by CM BS Yediyurappa with immediate effect, reports ANI.
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What Yediyurappa’s tenure as CM looked like
Yediyurappa’s tenure as Chief Minister includes- seven days during his first term in November 2007; three years and two months from May 2008; for three days in May 2018, following the assembly polls, which was his third term; and finally for exactly two years since July 26, 2019, his fourth tenure.
A hardboiled RSS swayamsevak, Bookanakere Siddalingappa Yediyurappa was born on February 27, 1943 at Bookanakere in K R Pet Taluk of Mandya district to Siddalingappa and Puttathayamma.
Fondly called “Raja Huli” (King Tiger) by his followers, he joined the RSS when he was barely 15, and cut his political teeth in the Jana Sangh, the BJP’s forerunner, in his hometown Shikaripura in Shivamogga district.
He became the Jana Sangh’s Shikaripura taluk chief in the early 1970s.
Yediyurappa, who began his electoral politics as Purasabha president in Shikaripura, was first elected to the Legislative Assembly from Shikaripura in 1983 and went on to win eight times from there.
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Age is being seen as the primary factor of Yediyurappa’s exit from post
For the architect of the BJP’s first ever government to the south of Vindhyas, age is being seen as a primary factor for his exit from the top job, with an unwritten rule in the BJP of keeping out those above 75 years from elective offices; also the high command wants to make way for the fresh leadership, ahead of the assembly polls, likely by mid-2023.
Among the other reasons that might have contributed to his exit include rumblings within the party with complaints about his “authoritative” style of functioning, his younger son and state BJP Vice President B Y Vijayendra’’s alleged interference in the administration, and allegations of corruption.
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BJP’s seasoned oarsman relents, but too early for political obituary
There seems to be no “closure” for BS Yediyurappa, the BJP’s “comeback man” in Karnataka, as he could never complete a full term in office, despite becoming the Chief Minister four times, surmounting odds. It’s also too early to write a political obituary of the 78-year old Lingayat strongman and the 24X7 politician, the face of the party in the State for decades.
From the humdrum existence as a government clerk and a hardware store owner to becoming the chief minister four times, Yediyurappa has navigated the choppy waters of politics with the consummate ease of a seasoned oarsman.
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Here’s a list of possible frontrunners who can replace Yediyurappa as CM
As per News18, the central leadership has reportedly shortlisted a few names keeping the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections in mind. While ejecting 78-year-old Lingayat strongman BSY won’t be an easy job for the party leadership, here’s a list of the frontrunners:
MURGESH R NIRANI
As Yediyurappa announced that he would abide by the top leadership’s instruction on 25 July, speculation is rife that Karnataka Mines and Geology Minister Muruesh R Nirani is among those who would be the next chief minister.
BASAVARAJ BOMMAI
According to reports, Yediyurappa is likely to name state home minister Basavaraj Bommai, 61, if asked to suggest his successor for CM post. However, Bommai has denied the speculations and said nothing is official.
BASANNAGOUDA PATIL YATNAL
It is believed that Basannagouda Patil Yatnal has strong RSS roots and his experience as union minister may benefit him. In fact, he is said to be popular in north Karnataka
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Will work with whoever BJP selects as new CM, says Yediyurappa
“We will work under whoever has been selected as the new CM by the (BJP) high command. I will give my 100% and my supporters will also give their 100%. There is no need to make any inference of dissatisfaction,” said outgoing Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa.
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BS Yediyurappa to remain active in politics
BS Yediyurappa will remain the caretaker CM till a new CM is appointed and added that he will remain in active politics. ANI citing unnamed sources reported that BJP will send an observer to Karnataka soon. Meanwhile, BS Yediyurappa will continue as the caretaker CM. Central party leadership and the state party leadership will discuss the next face for the CM post.
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“Had no pressure from High Command”: BS Yediyurappa
“I had no pressure from the high command, I am voluntarily submitting my resignation. I have not recommended anyone’s name. I don’t hope for any position neither do I want to be a Governor,” BS. Yediyurappa told News18 Kannada.
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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepts BS Yediyurappa’s resignation letter
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Honour to have served state for the past two years: BS Yediyurappa
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Can’t say much on the matter, says BJP general secretary CT Ravi on Yediyurappa stepping down
“I congratulate BS Yediyurappa Ji for completing 2 years as chief minister today. He has done good work. He will continue to guide Karnataka and BJP. It is being reported in the news media. I can’t say much on this matter,” ANI quoted BJP general secretary CT Ravi as saying.
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BS Yediyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan to meet Governor to submit resignation letter
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa reached Raj Bhavan to meet the Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot and hand over his resignation. Yediyurappa announced his decision on Monday afternoon during an event commemorating two years of the BJP government in Karnataka. Yediyurappa said, “I have decided that after lunch, I will go to Raj Bhavan and resign not out of sadness but with happiness and with thanks to all leaders.”
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Yediyurappa says he will work to strengthen BJP to bring it back to power in state post-resignation
BS Yediyurappa also said that he will work to strengthen the party and bring it back to power, as per the expectations of the central leaders. Yediyurappa was speaking at an event organised to mark his government’s two years in office at Vidhana Soudha, the seat of the state legislature and secretariat in Bengaluru.
During the speech, Yediyurappa termed his tenure for two years as “trial by fire”, recalling that he had to run the administration without cabinet in the initial days, followed by devastating floods and coronavirus among other issues.
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Not resigning in grief, says Yediyurappa; thanks Modi, Shah
Dismissing any speculations about internal conflicts in the BJP, Yediyurappa said, “I am not resigning in grief, Modi, Amit Shah and Nadda have given me two years term as CM and I can’t thank them enough.”
“Don’t take me otherwise, with your permission… I have decided that after lunch I will go to the Raj Bhavan and submit my resignation as the Chief Minister to the Governor,” Yediyurappa said with a choked voice, as he turned emotional.
“Not out of grief, but with happiness,” he said, as he thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President J P Nadda for giving him an opportunity to serve as Chief Minister for two years, despite completing 75 years.
There is an unwritten rule in the BJP of keeping out those above 75 years from elected offices.
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After announcing to step down, BS Yediyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru
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BS Yediyurappa to meet Guv at 4 pm
Laying months of uncertainty to rest, BS Yediyurappa on Monday announced his resignation as the Karnataka chief minister. He is set to meet Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at 4 PM.
The 78-year old, BJP veteran said he will submit his resignation to the Governor post lunch.
“Don’t take me otherwise, with your permission… I have decided that after lunch I will go to the Raj Bhavan and submit my resignation as the Chief Minister to the Governor,” Yediyurappa said with a choked voice, as he turned emotional.
Yediyurappa to submit resignation letter today afternoon to Guv
BS Yediyurappa will resign as Karnataka Chief Minister on Monday afternoon. The chief minister said he will submit his resignation letter to the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot this afternoon.
BS Yediyurappa announces his resignation as Karnataka CM amid speculation
BS Yediyurappa announces his resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister. “I have decided to resign. I will meet the Governor after lunch,” Yediyurappa said at a programme to mark the celebration of 2 years of his government.