Siddaramaiah attacks Modi while BJP-lawmakers from Karnataka stay at resort

The independent MLAs who resigned are R. Shankar and H. Nagesh. In a letter to Karnataka Governor, they underlined they were withdrawing support from the government immediately.

The desertion doesn't affect the government, which has a strength of 117 in the 224-member house.

The magic number is 113 and as of now, the government is well above it. However, things could change swiftly.

Reports claim that at least 5 Congress MLAs could switch loyalties and join hands with BJP. This could jeopardize the strength of the government.

While the series of events is troubling for Kumaraswamy, JD(S) chief HD Deve Gowda said there's nothing to fear.

"The two MLAs are not affiliated with any party. They are independents. There is no need to hype it," he said.

Meanwhile, Operation Lotus as it is referred to in political circles in underway in full swing.

From Bengaluru in Karnataka, nearly 100 lawmakers of BJP, including BS Yeddyurappa, have been stationed at a resort in Gurugram.

The BJP has virtually taken over the hotel and has booked 60 rooms (each costing Rs. 30,000).

The security has also been beefed up at the resort.

While reports suggest, the lotus could bloom in the southern state, months after BJP became the single largest party, the MLAs have refuted all claims.

BJP has maintained the lawmakers came to Delhi for the National Convention and are not trying to bring down any government.

"It (government) will fall on its own," said P Muralidhar Rao of BJP, adding there was internal conflict.