Yediyurappa quits as Karnataka CM on day of govt's 2nd anniversary

Although the 78-year-old Yediyurappa, who was in tears while resigning, was in no position to dictate terms, his supporters said all he wanted was honour and dignity as he stepped down

BS Yediyurappa stepped down as chief minister of Karnataka on Monday, along with his entire council of ministers, but till late in the evening there was no word on who his successor would be.
 
Usually, when a chief minister changes, his council of ministers stays in place. That the party high command asked all ministers to step down as well indicated the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) wanted no collateral damage from Yediy­urappa’s ‘resignation’, and wanted to give his successor a chance to create his own team.
 
Although the 78-year-old Yediyurappa, who was in tears while resigning, was in