Bangalore, July 29: After the big constitutional victory of the BJP and collapse of the Congress-JD(S), the government of B. S. Yediyurappa sailed through the trust vote in the Karnataka assembly today as the majority mark slid to 105.
The first test of strength took place last week after 13 lawmakers of the Congress and three from the JD(S) resigned and two Independent lawmakers who were supporting the government switched sides earlier this month. The coalition could scrape up only 99 votes against the BJP's 105.
“Winning the trust vote is, taking one more step closer towards a stable and strong administration. Will uphold the trust by ensuring transparent and accountable governance. I would like to thank the citizens, MLAs and each and every BJP Karyakartha for the trust placed in me,” said Yediyurappa in a tweet.
The BJP moved swiftly after the Speaker disqualified three lawmakers on Thursday, staking claim to form government and pushing for a trust vote today. State BJP chief BS Yediyurappa took charge of the government as the Chief Minister for the fourth time on Friday.
Yediyurappa said he would not indulge in politics of vengeance as he believed in the ‘forget and forgive’ principle. The disqualified lawmakers said they would challenge the Speaker's decision in the Supreme Court today.