Ending all speculations, veteran BJP leader BS Yediyurappa resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Monday (July 26). Yediyurappa said that he has decided to resign and will meet Governor at 4 pm on Monday. Before announcing his resignation, CM Yediyurappa was seen breaking down on the stage.
“I have debt to pay back to the people of Karnataka. I told officers and MLAs that people have lost trust in all of us. We should work harder and in clean honest way. Many officials are honest. All should become that. Bangalore is being developed to world-class city,” he said.
The veteran BJP leader asserted that he is indebted to PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah and he lacks words to express his gratitude to them for giving him an opportunity to serve people of the state.
"I was born in Bhukanakere in Mandya and started my political career in Shivamogga. It was the people of Shikaripura who blessed me seven times and sent me to the Vidhana Soudha. With your permission I have decided that after lunch I will meet governor and tender my resignation.... I am not sad but I am content," said an emotionally charged Yediyurappa.
Names of Murgesh R Nirani, Basavaraj Bommai, Aravind Bellad, Pralhad Joshi, BL Santhosh and CT Ravi have been doing the rounds as the new chief minister of Karnataka.
In a tweet, Yediyurappa said, "Deeply influenced by Jagajyoti Basavanna's philosophy of Kayaka, Dasoha Tattva & the life of Lingaikya Shri Shivakumara Swamiji of Siddaganga Mutt, I have dedicated my entire 50 years of public life towards nation building and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Karnataka".
Minutes before Yediyurappa announced his resignation, BJP General Secretary CT Ravi said, "I congratulate BS Yediyurappa Ji for completing 2 years as CM today. He has done good work. He will continue to guide Karnataka and BJP."
