But when the house reassembled for a third time, the chief minister remained a mute spectator and did not bother to move the confidence motion even as Congress members, including some ministers, were shouting slogans and passing sweeping remarks against the chair.

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The chief minister contested this view, but I have no independent sources or alternative basis other than to go by the report of the speaker. When Singh met me earlier in the day, I had a long discussion with him on the situation. He offered to resign. I have accepted his resignation with immediate effect.

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