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The 2-day old B S Yeddyurappa government in Karnataka collapsed today, with the chief minister announcing his decision to resign without facing a trust vote

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	<strong>Karnataka Election result 2018:</strong>&nbsp;Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday resigned as the chief minister of Karnataka, two days after he took oath. Delivering an emotional speech in the Karnataka Assembly, Yeddyurappa slammed the &quot;opportunistic alliance&quot; between Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), labelling it &quot;unholy&quot;.</div>
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	Yeddyurappa said his only ambition was to serve people. &ldquo;My entire life has been a test. Today is another. People of Karnataka have voted for us, and shown faith in the BJP.&rdquo;</div>
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	&quot;I will lose nothing if I lose power, my life is for the people,&quot; Yeddyurappa said before announcing his resignation.</div>
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	Earlier, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the BJP and Yeddyurappa, accusing them &nbsp;of luring its MLAs.</div>
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	The Congress on Saturday released an audio tape where Yeddyurappa is purportedly heard trying to lure an MLA with the promise of a ministerial berth if he backed the BJP government during the trust vote.</div>
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	The BJP, however, rejected the charge, calling the tape the job of &quot;mimicry artistes&quot; and the &quot;dirty tricks department&quot; of the Congress.</div>
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	In the tape, released hours ahead of the crucial floor test, Yeddyurappa is allegedly heard speaking to Congress MLA from Hirekerur B C Patil over phone.</div>
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	A special session of the Karnataka Assembly began this morning with Yeddyurappa set to take the floor test that would determine the fate of his three-day-old government.</div>
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	Earlier, the Supreme Court, hearing Congress-JD(S) combine&#39;s petition challenging the appointment of Bopaiah as pro-tem speaker by Governor Vajubhai Vala, ordered live telecast of proceedings of the floor test, slated for 4 PM.</div>
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	The Congress-JD(S) combine in its petition has contended that the appointment of Bopaiah was contrary to the tradition of choosing the senior-most legislator for the post.</div>
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	Elections held on May 12 to 222 of the state&#39;s 224 seats have resulted in a hung assembly with the BJP having 104 MLAs, while the Congress won 78 seats and JD(S) 37. Polling in two seats will be held later.</div>
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	The Congress-JD(S) combine has claimed the support of 117 MLAs, including one each from the BSP and the KPJP, and one Independent.</div>
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	The JD(S)&#39;s effective strength will be 36 at the time of voting, as its leader H D Kumaraswamy has won from two seats.</div>

Karnataka election LIVE: SC to hear Cong plea against pro-tem Speaker's appointment

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	Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief adresses press conference over yeddyurappa&#39;s resignation.</div>
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	&quot;This is a big blow for them(BJP) and I think what they had been planning all along for 2019 has failed, they will now have to rethink and alter their strategies,&quot; Mayawati said.</div>

Reaction of other opposition leaders.<br />
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		Democracy wins. Congratulations Karnataka. Congratulations DeveGowda Ji, Kumaraswamy Ji, Congress and others. Victory of the &#39;regional&#39; front</p>
	&mdash; Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/MamataOfficial/status/997789228347133952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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		Right now news has come that BS Yeddyurappa has resigned as Karnataka&#39;s CM, are all of you happy? All those who believe in democracy are happy: Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu (File Pic) <a href="https://t.co/JVFuGK7yJ1">pic.twitter.com/JVFuGK7yJ1</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/997791905877561344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Union Minister Ananth Kumar slams Rahul Gandhi over his allegations on Prime Minister.<br />
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		What is he saying about PM Modi? This is the PM who has provided a scam less govt. If he puts such an allegation, the people will say he has lost his mind: Ananth Kumar, BJP on Rahul Gandhi&#39;s statement, &#39;PM is corruption.&#39; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karnataka</a> <a href="https://t.co/hYcCudC3EG">pic.twitter.com/hYcCudC3EG</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/997802585397518337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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People saw how BJP MLAs left the House before national anthem was played. It shows they don&#39;t respect institutions: Rahul Gandhi

PM Narendra Modi and BJP chief Amit Shah do not respect any institution: Rahul Gandhi

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	You&#39;ve seen openly how the PM directly authorised purchasing of MLAs in Karnataka, so the idea that PM spreads in the country that he is fighting corruption, is a blatant lie, he is corruption, says Rahul Gandhi</div>
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			You&#39;ve seen openly how the PM directly authorized purchasing of MLAs in Karnataka, so the idea that PM spreads in the country that he is fighting corruption, is a blatant lie, he is corruption: Rahul Gandhi <a href="https://t.co/ydsmBGd2x6">pic.twitter.com/ydsmBGd2x6</a></p>
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There are limits to your arrogance and how you&#39;re trying to run this country, Rahul Gandhi tells BJP, RSS after BS Yeddyurappa&#39;s resignation as Karnataka CM.

I am proud that opposition stood together &amp; defeated the BJP and we will continue to do so, says Rahul Gandhi.<br />
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		I am proud that opposition stood together &amp; defeated the BJP and we will continue to do so: Rahul Gandhi after BS Yeddyurappa&#39;s resignation as Karnataka CM <a href="https://t.co/jo8qciyFoW">pic.twitter.com/jo8qciyFoW</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/997800438366920705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Congress workers celebrate in Dehradun after Yeddyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of Karnataka.<br />
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		Congress workers celebrate in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dehradun?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dehradun</a> after BJP&#39;s BS Yeddyurappa stepped down as Chief Minister of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karnataka</a>. <a href="https://t.co/wAeCX5ZeHo">pic.twitter.com/wAeCX5ZeHo</a></p>
	&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/997797094420336646?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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	<strong>Chronology of the Karnataka political crisis:&nbsp;</strong></div>
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	<strong>May 12:</strong> Elections held in Karnataka.</div>
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	<strong>May 15: </strong>Election Commission announces results. BJP emerges as single largest party with 104 members; Congress with 78 and JD(S) with 37 MLAs stitch an alliance.</div>
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	Both the BJP and the Congress-JD(S) combine stake claim to form government.</div>
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	<strong>May 16:</strong> Karnataka Governor Vajubhai Vala invites BJP to form government and asks B S Yeddyurappa to take oath as chief minister the next day.</div>
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	Congress moves Supreme Court late evening against the governor&#39;s invitation to the BJP.</div>
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	<strong>May 16-17:</strong> SC opens its doors at midnight for an urgent hearing.</div>
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	<strong>May 17:</strong> Hearing begins at 2.11 am and concludes at 5.28 am. SC refuses to stay oath-taking ceremony of Yeddyurappa.</div>
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	Yeddyurappa sworn in as CM at 9 am.</div>
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	<strong>May 18:</strong> SC orders floor test at 4 pm on May 19.</div>
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	Congress-JD (S) combine late at night move the SC challenging the governor&#39;s decision to appoint BJP MLA K G Bopaiah as pro tem speaker to conduct the floor test. SC says it will hear plea on May 19.</div>
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	<strong>May 19:</strong> SC orders live telecast of floor test to ensure transparency in trust vote.</div>
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	<strong>At 4 pm:</strong> Yeddyurappa says &quot;I will not face confidence vote; I am going to resign&quot;.</div>
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In reference to Yeddyurappa&#39;s resignation, Chidambaram says democracy was saved in Karnataka.<br />
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		With the proceedings live and every citizen becoming a pro tem Speaker, democracy in Karnataka was saved -- for the time bring.</p>
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		Poor Mr Yeddyurappa. When the puppeteers fail, the puppet falls and breaks.</p>
	&mdash; P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) <a href="https://twitter.com/PChidambaram_IN/status/997788798535614464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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	When asked as to when he will take oath as the chief minister, JD(S)&#39;s HD Kumaraswamy said the party was waiting for invitation from the Governor&#39;s House.</div>
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	<br /><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">We are waiting for invitation from the Governor&#39;s House: JD(S)&#39;s HD Kumaraswamy on being asked when he will take oath as Chief Minister <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Karnataka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Karnataka</a> <a href="https://t.co/Uol7BK46lg">pic.twitter.com/Uol7BK46lg</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/997795065396367361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala takes dig at Yeddyurappa. &ldquo;&lsquo;Operation Lotus&#39; fails! #BSYeddyurappa remains 2 day CM as the country predicted, breaking his own record of being 7 days CM. Democracy Wins! Constitution Wins!(sic)&rdquo; Congress&#39;s chief spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.&nbsp;<br />
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		&lsquo;Operation Lotus&rsquo; fails!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BSYeddyurappa?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BSYeddyurappa</a> remains 2 day CM as the country predicted, breaking his own record of being 7 days CM.<br />
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		Democracy Wins!<br />
		Constitution Wins!</p>
	&mdash; Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) <a href="https://twitter.com/rssurjewala/status/997788798326116353?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2018</a></blockquote>
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Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka.<br />
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		Bengaluru: BJP&#39;s BS Yeddyurappa reaches Raj Bhavan after resigning as Chief Minister of Karnataka. <a href="https://t.co/CkmQokODy3">pic.twitter.com/CkmQokODy3</a></p>
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	Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa had ealier moved the motion seeking a vote of confidence of the Karnataka Assembly in his government.</div>
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	The one-line motion says: &quot;This house expresses its confidence in the council of ministers headed by B S Yeddyurappa.&quot;</div>

Karnataka govt formation: Cong-JD(S) gets invite, 15 days to prove majority

The 2-day old B S Yeddyurappa government in Karnataka collapsed today, with the chief minister announcing his decision to resign without facing a trust vote