BJP govt gains majority in the Karnataka legislative Assembly

The ruling BJP in Karnataka has registered an emphatic victory by winning 12 of the 15 seats in the by-election, thereby gaining the majority in the state legislative Assembly.

The Congress could bag two seats and an Independent registered victory in one. JD(S) could not win a single seat in this election.

Accepting responsibility for the dismal performance



of the party, Congress leader Siddaramaiah resigned as the Legislature Party Leader in the Assembly. Dinesh Gundurao resigned as Karnataka Pradesh Congress President.

Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa thanked people for voting for a stable government, assuring that he will strive for the development of the state.