Daijiworld Media Network - Bangalore
Bangalore, Jul 30: Finally, Karnataka chief minister released an official press note through the state cabinet minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday Jul 30 stating, "I will resign as promised on Thursday. There is no change in my decision, please do not spread rumours about me. In accordance with the decision of the BJP parliamentary committee, I have decided to step down from my post on July 31, 2011 by noon."
The press note was handwritten by Yeddyurappa and read out by Bommai.
The statement should put an end to all kinds of rumours created around his resignation drama.
Earlier, both factions among the BJP state legislators had claimed their strength in 'numbers'. Ministers Renukacharya and V Somanna had openly urged Yeddyurappa not to resign, and requested the high command to reconsider its orders and withdraw the demand for his resignation.
Meanwhile, the Eshwarappa-led faction has openly criticised Renukacharya and Somanna for misleading the media and reiterated that the CM will resign as planned on Sunday July 31.
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