BS Yediyurappa announces resignation, ending days of speculation

Bengaluru, July 26: Ending days of speculation, BS Yediyurappa on Monday announced he will resign as Karnataka Chief Minister.

While addressing the two-year anniversary of his government, Yediyurappa tenders an emotional farewell speech and announced his resignation.

"I have decided to resign. I will meet the governor after lunch," Yediyurappa said.

"It has always been an agnipariksha (trial by fire) for me. These last two years it was Covid," he said.