India, July 8 -- The coalition crisis of Karnataka has further worsened on Monday as Independent MLA and minister Nagesh quit his post and said that he was ready to support the BJP. After this, all Congress ministers submitted their resignation to the party chief to appease the rebel MLAs. These MLAs are in Mumbai and they refused to take back their resignations. The ruling coalition has 118 MLAs in the 224 member assembly and it faces the risk of losing its majority if the resignations are accepted.
Former CM Siddaramaiah appealed to the rebel MLAs to reconsider their decision. He said, "On behalf of the Congress party I request all those who have resigned to reconsider their decision and strengthen our government. Our ministers have volu...