Karnataka Governor invites BJP to form government

Bengaluru, May 16: BJP has been given the first chance in Karnataka to form the Government, Governor Vajubhai Vala invited Yeddyurappa on Wednesday to form a new government and take an oath.

"We received a communique from the Raj Bhavan, inviting Yeddyurappa to form the government and take oath at 9.30 a.m.," said BJP state unit spokesman Vamanacharya.

Only Yeddyurappa will take oath at a simple ceremony in the 'Glass House' on the lawns of the Raj Bhavan in the city centre amid tight security.

The Governor has invited party's leaders and newly-elected legislators to the oath-taking ceremony," added Vamanacharya.