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The fate of Karnataka’s Congress-JDS government is likely to be decided on Monday with a trust vote in the assembly. Convincing the rebel MLAs to secure the future of its fragile government, Chief Minister Kumaraswamy appealed the rebels to return and “expose” the BJP during the debate in the house; the request was however declined as the MLAs refused to attend the session.

Karnataka BJP chief B S Yeddyurappa exuded confidence that "tomorrow will be the last day of the Kumaraswamy government" and said the chief minister was just trying to buy time.