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Reuters, New Delhi

The government will impose presidential rule in the IT hub of Karnataka after the BJP chief minister resigned as his coalition ally refused to back him in a confidence vote.

The Bharatiya Janata Party's B.S. Yeddyurappa quit after a week in power when the Janata Dal (S), junior partner in the coalition government, set conditions for its support, such as ministerial portfolios demands, which were rejected by the BJP.

"The cabinet has recommended presidential rule in the state," said a government official, who asked to remain anonymous.