BS Yeddyurappa's topsy turvy ride in 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011, 14:09 [IST]

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The god-fearing former Chief Minister of Karnataka had a bumpy ride this year after he was forced to step down from his reign following his involvement in the illegal land denotification case for monetary gains.

From what has been termed as a highly dramatic arrest to being hospitalised within few hours of being jailed, the tainted ex-Chief Minister walked free after he was granted bail by the Karnataka High Court on Nov 8, 2011. With the year coming to an end, Yeddyurappa's hopes to return back to power still remain high.

Topics: bs yeddyurappa, bjp, corruption, karnataka

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