BJP withdraws support, Govt reduces to minority

The BJP led by its former Deputy Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa asked the Governor to dismiss the Kumaraswamy government as his continuance amounted to an 8216;unconstitutional act.8217;

8220;Kumaraswamy should be directed to take the floor test within three days as any loss of time is sure to result in unethical political activity,8221; the BJP delegation told the Governor, rejecting the Chief Minister8217;s plan to seek a trust vote on October 18.

The BJP leaders and party activists marched in a procession from Mahatma Gandhi statue to Raj Bhavan and submitted the letter of withdrawal of support.

The BJP urged the Governor that it wanted immediate elections in the state, a stand shared by its former coalition partner DDS, which also resolved to face polls at its Legislature party meeting.

Minutes after the BJP pulled out of the Kumaraswamy government, a delegation of Congress leaders led by former minister D K Shivakumar called on the Governor.

Kumaraswamy is also expected to meet the Governor and request him for time to prove majority in the house.

8220;I will meet the Governor and request him to allow me seek floor test as per constitutional requirement,8221; he said.