Former Union Minster SM Krishna today resigned from the Indian National Congress. It is believed that his decision to leave the party was prompted by the alleged high-handedness and dictatorial behaviour of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The decision is expected to be formally announced on Sunday at around 11 am during a press conference at his residence in Bangalore. Krishna, a former Karnataka chief minister, has sent his resignation to party president Sonia Gandhi. Krishna served as the Minster of External Affairs in the UPA II under former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and also had a run as the governor of Maharashtra.

Source: India Today January 28, 2017 13:20 UTC