Siddaramaiah Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Major Political Shift

Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister, ending months of political speculation in Karnataka. D.K. Shivakumar is expected to become the next CM.

Karnataka politics saw a dramatic change after Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday. The move ended months of political speculation inside the Congress party. Siddaramaiah informed his cabinet colleagues about the decision during a breakfast meeting at his official residence in Bengaluru.

Later, he submitted his resignation letter to the Governor’s office at Lok Bhavan. Reports suggest the Congress high command approved the leadership change after internal discussions. With Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister, attention has now shifted to Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar, who is likely to take charge soon.

The resignation has created a strong buzz across Karnataka politics. Supporters gathered outside Siddaramaiah’s residence, while Congress leaders started discussions on the next phase of government formation. Political analysts believe the leadership transition could play a key role in the party’s future strategy ahead of upcoming elections.

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