Media quotes sources to say Yediyurappa might resign, CM denies

A day after Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, rumours started to unfold in regards to the potential resignation of the heavyweight BJP chief.
On Saturday (July 17), a number of media publications had erroneously claimed that BJP chief BS Yediyurappa supplied to resign because the Chief Minister of Karnataka. While attributing the stories to unknown sources, media homes alleged that Yediyurappa had cited well being issues behind his determination to resign. India TV, which made such claims, wrote, “Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Saturday offered to resign on health grounds. According to reports, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the resignation of the Karnataka chief minister.”
Screengrab of the article by India TV
ABP News additionally made such doubtful claims. “Sources have informed ABP News that CM BS Yediyurappa has presented the proposal to resign citing age and health-related reasons. He will continue to deny the reports till the development is finalised, they added,” it wrote.
Screengrab of the information report by ABP News
BS Yediyurappa clears the air surrounding his resignation
While chatting with reporters on the Karnataka Bhavan, the CM stated, “Not at all. Not at all…There is no truth in the rumour…Yesterday, I met the Prime Minister and discussed in detail about the development of the State. I will again come back to Delhi in the first week of next month and discuss in detail. There is no value for that news (regarding change of guard in the State).”
I’ll communicate to Rajnath Singh ji, Amit Shah ji, JP Nadda ji and in addition meet the Water Resources minister to get permission for the Mekedatu challenge: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, in Delhi pic.twitter.com/dWk2Xr2vVv— ANI (@ANI) July 17, 2021
BS Yediurappa has been on the forefront of backlash from his personal occasion members together with Basanagouda Patil Yatnal, Tourism Minister CP Yogeshwar and AH Vishwanath. They have accused the CM of corruption and permitting interference by his son Vijayendra within the administrative affairs of the State. They have demanded his resignation, whereas flouting warnings of disciplinary motion. In his defence, he expressed his willingness to resign every time the occasion asks him to stop.