Fourth Yediyurappa ministry
B. S. Yediyurappa formed his fourth ministry (Council of Ministers) in July 2019 in Karnataka, a state in South India, after the Janata Dal coalition government collapsed due to defections to the BJP. The ministry had 33 ministers when dissolved, including the Chief Minister. Out of the 33 ministers including the Chief Minister, all belonged to the BJP. Council of Ministers. By Ministry. If any department is vacant for any length of time, it automatically comes under the charge of the Chief Minister.