BS Yediyurappa announced his resignation today (July 26) on the completion of his two-year tenure as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Here are some leading candidates for Karnataka CM:Murugesh Nirani - Minister for Mines and Geology, KarnatakaMurugesh Nirani is a leading contender for the CM of Karnataka because he is from the Panchamshali sect, the largest in the Lingayat community. Bommai, who also belongs from the Lingayat community, is the son of former chief minister SR Bommai and was considered the most likely one to replace Yediyurappa a few months back. CN Ashwath Narayan - Deputy Chief Minister, KarnatakaThe Deputy Chief Minister comes from the Vokkaliga community. Pralhad Joshi - Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary AffairsPralhad Joshi is a Brahmin who is also a four-time MP from Dharwad.

Source: dna July 26, 2021 07:18 UTC