Basavaraj Bommai To Be Karnataka CM Following BS Yediyurappa’s Exit

Basavaraj Bommai was selected as the next chief minister of Karnataka, a day after BS Yediyurappa announced his resignation from the post.

Bommai was serving as the state's Minister of Home Affairs under the Yediyurappa government.

The 61-year-old will take oath at 11 am on Wednesday.

"It is a big responsibility in the given situation. I will strive to work for the welfare of the poor. It will be pro-people and pro-poor people governance."

Karnataka CM-elect Basavaraj Bommai, as quoted by ANI