But when the house reassembled for a third time, the chief minister remained a mute spectator and did not bother to move the confidence motion even as Congress members, including some ministers, were shouting slogans and passing sweeping remarks against the chair. |
I have also decided that he may prove his majority on the floor of the house within eight days of assuming the chief minister's office. |
The chief minister contested this view, but I have no independent sources or alternative basis other than to go by the report of the speaker. When Singh met me earlier in the day, I had a long discussion with him on the situation. He offered to resign. I have accepted his resignation with immediate effect. |