According to Congress sources, former chief minister and Congress Legislature Party chief Siddaramaiah, who has taken the lead role in keeping the party flock together, has been reaching out to the disgruntled MLAs, considered 'vulnerable', since Monday. Speaking to reporters here Tuesday, Siddaramaiah alleged BJP was behind the resignation of MLAs and the party wanted to some how topple the government and come to power. "We are all together, 105 BJP MLAs are united," he said adding none can be lured. The coalition's strength in the 224-member assembly stands at 118 (Congress-78, JD(S)-37, BSP-1 and Independents-2), besides the Speaker.The BJP has 105 MLAs. If the resignation of two MLAs is accepted, the combine's strength will come down to 116 against half-way mark of 113.

Source: dna July 02, 2019 14:48 UTC