| Indo-US nuclear deal has changed the state government of Jharkhand Ranchi, August 23: Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda on Saturday resigned, capping a week of political turmoil in the wake of withdrawal of support by Shibu Soren-led Jharkhand Mukti Morcha. Koda met Governor Syed Sibte Razi in Ranchi on Saturday evening after a meeting with Congress president Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi earlier in the day and handed over his resignation. Koda, who was accompanied by five independent MLAs to the Raj Bhawan, said later that his government was reduced to a minority. "After the turn of events in the last ten-twelve days, morally and democratically, I felt I should resign and that is why I handed over my resignation to the Governor", he said. Koda said that after meeting the UPA leadership in Delhi which had supported him for the last two years, did not back him any more. "That is why I felt it was right for me to submit the resignation to the Governor", he added. He said he would not support a new government. Koda met the Governor shortly after returning to Ranchi from Delhi and meeting Independent legislators five of whom are ministers. The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Stephen Marandi, Health Minister Bhanupratap Sahi, Welfare Minister Joba Majhi, Science Technology Minister Chandraprakash Choudhury and Urban Development Minister Harinarain Rai. The JMM withdrew support to Koda government on August 17. Koda ruled out support to his successor. "I am not going to join any government. No I will not...," Koda said when asked whether he would consider joining as a minister in any government or support JMM president Shibu Soren. Koda, who became Chief Minister in September, 2006, said his government had been running well during the last 23 months and 'the sudden political situation was ill-timed and unnecessary'. http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Jharkhand-Chief-Minister-Madhu-Koda-resigns/352529 | 