MP CM Kamal Nath announces his resignation

Amid the political turmoil in

Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Friday announced that he would submit his resignation to Governor Lalji Tandon.

The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court ordered the Madhya Pradesh Assembly Speaker to conduct a floor test by 5 pm on Friday.

Addressing a press conference here, Nath said he would submit his resignation to the governor shortly.

"I have decided to submit my resignations to the governor...But I will continue to work for the welfare of the people," he said.