Next K'taka CM after Yeddyurappa - KS Eshwarappa?

Bangalore, Jul 28: With BS Yeddyurappa's resignation as Karnataka chief minister, question over his successor has been emerged in the floor. Six names have been popped up and they are - Ananth Kumar, DV Sadananda Gowda, Shobha Karandlaje, Suresh Kumar, Jagadish Shettar, K S Eshwarappa.

Who is K S Eshwarappa?

K S Eshwarappa is the president of Bharatiya Janata Party state unit from 2010. Eshwarappa is also a strong contender for the post. This OBC leader is considered to be close to the RSS. He is Yeddyurappa's biggest rival and is also facing corruption charges, two factors that could go against him.

BJP senior leaders Rajnath Singh and Arun Jaitley will reach the Silicon City on Friday, Jul 29 to elect the new CM of the state, media sources informed. However, Yeddyurappa's consent will be the final words for the party as Yeddyurappa put conditions to table his resignation. Media sources claimed that Yeddyurappa named Gowda as his successor.

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