Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna (PTI Photo) Former Karnataka Chief Minister S M Krishna (PTI Photo)Refusing to budge, former Karnataka chief minister SM Krishna on Monday said quitting the Congress was a “closed chapter” even as top leaders of the party tried in vain to win him back into the fold. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today requested Krishna to withdraw his resignation in the interest of the party and the state. He said, “SM Krishna has been in the Congress for a long time, about 45-46 years. He has held various positions including that of the chief minister, Central minister, party president, Governor and Assembly Speaker. He said, “SM Krishna is a senior political veteran; he has resigned from Congress’ primary membership.

Source: Indian Express January 30, 2017 11:37 UTC