<span style="color: #222222;">The ruling BJP in Karnataka has registered an emphatic victory by winning 12 of the 15 seats in the by-election, thereby gaining the majority in the state legislative Assembly.<br />''<br />''The Congress could bag two seats and an Independent registered victory in one. JD(S) could not win a single seat in this election.<br />''<br />''Accepting responsibility for the dismal performance of the party, Congress leader Siddaramaiah resigned as the Legislature Party Leader in the Assembly. Dinesh Gundurao resigned as Karnataka Pradesh Congress President.<br />''<br />''Chief Minister of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa thanked people for voting for a stable government, assuring that he will strive for the development of the state. </span>