One returns to power with absolute majority, another clings to power after blackmailing his party leaders and a third one resigns, saying he is unable to withstand the work pressure.
Just another day in a Chief Minister`s life? What makes these events interesting is the fact that they all happened on a single day.
One of the most eventful days for Indian politics, 24/11 saw the Janata Dal (United)-BJP alliance led by Nitish Kumar returning to power in Bihar with absolute majority, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa, who was accused of corruption and nepotism, "convinces" the BJP and stays in power and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah resigning on health grounds.
Text: Salil Jose
Images: BJP supporters play with colours as they celebrate the Nitish Kumar-led NDA`s win in the Bihar Assembly elections, in Patna on Wednesday, Oct 24, 2010. (Photograph copyright PTI)
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