In Karnataka, 13 BJP MLAs submitted their resignation to the Speaker K.G Boppaiah today.The MLAs claiming allegiance to B.S.Yeddyurappa had tried to submit their resignation letters on 23rd. But the absence of the Speaker had forced them to wait till today.These MLAs had also complained to the Governor about the absence of the Speaker. The General Secretary of Karnataka Janata Party Laxmi Narayana informed that one more BJP MLA Terekere Suresh will also submit his resignation to the Speaker in the afternoon. This brings the total number of MLAs resigning to 14. AIR correspondent adds that if these resignations letters are accepted then the Legislative Assembly strength will come down from 223 to 209. For a simple majority, the government needs the support of 106 MLAs. At present BJP has the support of 107 MLAs including the Speaker, an Independent and a nominated member.