Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa heeds to high command, resigns
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Resignation: After months of speculation, Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday resigned from his designation. On Sunday, he had announced that he would take the decision on his future as Karnataka CM on July 26.
BS Yediyurappa's government on July 26 completed two years in the state. Speaking about his possible resignation, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said, "We will see tomorrow."
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"It has been an honour to have served the state for the past two years. I have decided to resign as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. I am humbled and sincerely thank the people of the state for giving me the opportunity to serve them," Yediyurappa said.
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Recently, BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda lauded the Karnataka CM for doing a "good job".
While addressing the Vidhan Soudha, Yediyurappa said that he had always been through 'Agni Pariksha' in his career.
He said that in spite of continuous agni pariksha he kept working. He thanked government workers, the chief secretary, and all of them who worked hard and trusted him.
