Cong rebel MLA says he and members backing him would decide

Rebel Congress MLA Ramesh Jarkiholi Wednesday said he along with legislators who are with him would discuss and decide on resigning from the party soon.

Jarkiholi said he was only "technically" in the Congress and was firm on his stand to quit the party.

The former minister said his resignation was delayed because those with him suggested on quitting in bulk.

"I have said what I had to yesterday and today, I willnot say anything more in front of media. I'm firm on my stand..

you will have to wait for my result..

you will get good news in a few days," Jarkiholi told reporters.

Stating that he had intended to resign earlier but decided to wait as his well-wishers and other legislators suggested about quitting in "bulk", he said "I'm only technically in Congress.... it is a group decision, not mine alone.

I will have to hear others also, we will all sit together today andtomorrow and take a decision," he said without divulging howmany are with him and any specific date.

Asked if any attempt was being made to destabilise the Congress-JDS coalition government, he said "I can't say anything as I'm still in Congress, I cannot speak against Congress."