Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa today announced his decision of stepping down from the position.
Yeddi said that he is doing so on the suggestion of the BJP leadership. He thanked PM Modi for giving him two chances to govern the state of Karnataka.
He is ready to take up any responsibility given by the leadership of the party.
Yeddis announcement came at a special event organised to present the government’s report card on the occasion of the completion of two years of the BJP-led state government in the current term, at Vidhana Soudha.
“I have decided to resign. I will meet the Governor after lunch,” said Yediyurappa today.
However, the names of several leaders have been doing the rounds for the key post.
The Panchamasali Lingayat community has been demanding the chief ministerial post for several months. BJP leaders from the community including Basangouda Ramangouda Patil Yatnal, Arvind Bellad and Murugesh Nirani are believed to be the front runners in the race
