Relief for Yeddyurappa as Rebel MLAs extend support to him

In a big relief to Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa, 16 rebel MLAs have agreed to lend their support to the BJP's government in the state. Meanwhile, Karnataka excise minister Renukacharya, who was rebel a couple of months back but later returned to the party fold, indicated consensus among the rebel lawmakers today. He told mediapersons in New Delhi that there is no problem and all 11 BJP MLAs 5 Independent MLAs have come back together.