Karnataka new government formation LIVE updates: BS Yeddyurappa meets Governor, requests to hold swearing-in ceremony for new CM today

The new Karnataka government will be formed today, senior BJP leader and former chief minister BS Yeddyrupappa has confirmed. Speaking to media on Thursday, Yeddyurappa said that he will meet Governor Vajubhai Vala at 10 am on Thursday to stake claim to form the new government. "I am going to meet the Governor today at 10am to stake claim to form the government and I will request him to hold oath ceremony today itself."