In Karnataka, former Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa is leaving for New Delhi to discuss issue of chief ministership with the BJP national leaders. Talking to media persons Yeddyurappa clarified that National leaders have not responded so far to the demand of making him Chief and there is also no assurance has been given to him in this regard. Reacting to the electoral debacle on Wednesday in Udupi Chickmagalur, he said that BJP had failed to reach the message to the electorate and he is not responsible for the defeat.