Karnataka governor HR Bharadwaj meets president Pratibha Patil

In the midst of Opposition protests in Karnataka over the illegal mining issue, state governor HR Bharadwaj today met president Pratibha Patil.
 
The governor along with his wife met the president over breakfast, Rashtrapati Bhavan sources said.

Both Houses of Karnataka Legislature yesterday witnessed protests by Opposition leaders over the illegal mining issue.

Opposition leaders have also demanded resignation of chief minister BS Yeddyurpapa despite his assertion that he
would put an end to the menace.