In a series of tweets, former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah said the people of the state ought to know the real reason behind the resignation of the ruling party leader. Old age or corruption?#BSYResigns — Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) July 26, 2021A four-time chief minister, BS Yediyurappa announced his decision to step down on a day the BJP celebrated the second year of his government in Bengaluru. The 223-member Karnataka state assembly is slated to go to the polls in 2023. "Corruption is in the DNA of @BJP4Karnataka & this will not change with the change in Chief Minister. This was not the first time that Yediyurappa stepped down from the post of the chief minister.

Source: Hindustan Times July 26, 2021 12:00 UTC