Putting an end to three days of suspense and speculations, Chief Minister B. S. Yeddyurappa today, i. e. on 31st of July sent his resignation by fax to BJP President Nitin Gadkari at 7.42 am.

He also expressed his "full support" to the party.

In the letter, Yeddyurappa has cited astrological issues as the main cause, according o sources close to him.

He will be meeting Governor Hans Raj Bhardwaj at 2.30 pm to formally submit his resignation.

Yeddyurappa's successor is likely to be announced in the evening after the party legislature meeting called by State BJP President K. S. Eshwarappa, where the names of the new Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister will be finalised. At present, it is rumoured that Udupi - Chikmagalur MP D.V. Sadananda Gowda will be the new Chief Minister while Rural Development and Panchayath Raj Minister Jagadish Shettar will be the Deputy Chief Minister.

The meeting earlier scheduled for 3 pm, was postponed to 4 pm in view of the rival faction's demand that the name of the new CM be announced only after Yeddyurappa officially tenders his resignation to the Governor.

It may be mentioned here that Yeddyurappa had been opposing the appointment of BJP General Secretary Ananth Kumar and his Cabinet colleague Jagadish Shettar, also from the Lingayat community, for the Chief Minister's post.

The High Command is learnt to have granted one of his conditions by nodding approval for Sadananda Gowda as the new Chief Minister.

Cool and relaxed:
Yeddyurappa appeared to be in a cool and relaxed mood this morning as he arrived at the Palace premises to attend a convention organised by Balija community to honour him and express gratitude for the recent inclusion of the community under Sub - Category 2A of Backward Classes (to avail reservation benefits). Earlier, it was categorised under 3A. Over one lakh people attended the convention.

After the five days' silence following his indiction in Lokayukta's report on illegal mining and the tussle with the High Command that demanded his resignation, Yeddyurappa, for a change, seemed to be relieved of a huge burden.

Former Union Minister and BJP leader Venkaiah Naidu, Bangalore Central MP P. C. Mohan and others were present at the function. Earlier, Yeddyurappa began his day by offering puja at Lakshmi temple in Jayanagar at 7.30 am today.

Later, it was decided that the New CM is likely to be announced on 3rd of August 2011.

Courtesy: Star of Mysore

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