In a major political development in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stepped down from his post after submitting his resignation to the Governor’s office in Bengaluru. The decision reportedly came after consultations with the Congress leadership, triggering a significant leadership transition in the state.
The resignation paves the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the next Chief Minister. Congress leaders are expected to formally announce the change after internal discussions and legislative procedures are completed
Sources within the party said the leadership change had been under discussion for several months as part of a broader political strategy ahead of upcoming elections. Senior Congress leaders held multiple rounds of meetings before finalizing the transition plan.
Supporters of DK Shivakumar gathered outside his residence soon after reports of Siddaramaiah’s resignation surfaced, celebrating what they described as a historic moment for the senior Congress leader.
Siddaramaiah, while stepping down, thanked party workers and leaders for their support during his tenure and expressed confidence that the new leadership would continue the government’s development agenda in Karnataka.
The political shift is expected to reshape Karnataka Congress politics, with DK Shivakumar likely to focus on strengthening the party’s position and governance ahead of future electoral challenges.
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