NEW DELHI: Outgoing Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday had lunch with his deputy DK Shivakumar and minister KJ George, and Legislative Council member Yathindra Siddaramaiah in Delhi.This comes a day after Siddaramaiah decided to step down from Karnataka’s top job, paving way for DK Shivakumar to take over as CM.Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah…
Belagavi: Fast-paced political developments in the state, following chief minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation and DK Shivakumar emerging as his likely successor, have intensified discussions on the role of Belagavi leaders in the evolving power structure.Speculation is rife that public works minister Satish Jarkiholi may be appointed Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president, while women and child…
Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 12:05 IST On Siddaramaiah’s future role, Patil said the veteran leader was not interested in moving to national politics.. Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation on Thursday afternoon at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI) Karnataka Govt Transition: As Karnataka prepares for a formal leadership transition following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation, the Congress…
NEW DELHI: The dust and fury entailing the power transition in Karnataka do not appear to have settled with Siddaramaiah’s resignation as chief minister, as he and deputy CM DK Shivakumar, who is expected to step into Sidda’s shoes soon, met Rahul Gandhi along with Congress state in-charge Randeep Surjewala in the national capital.“Siddharamaiah met…
No nataka but hugs, tears as stage set for new CM BENGALURU: Drawing the curtains on a political career spanning nearly five decades, Siddaramaiah quietly resigned as Karnataka chief minister Thursday, ending months of speculation over a leadership change and clearing the path for KPCC chief D K Shivakumar to take charge, though the Congress…
Last Updated:May 28, 2026, 13:01 IST Turns out the long wait has finally paid off, as Shivakumar is set to assume the post of Karnataka Chief Minister after Siddaramaiah announced he would step down from the top post Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah with his deputy DK Shivakumar | File Image With doors now open for…
Karnataka CM News Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned on Thursday, submitting his resignation to the Governor’s Special Secretary at Lok Bhavan following discussions with the Congress high command amid a likely leadership change in the state. His resignation was accepted by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot a day later, on Friday. The Congress veteran…
In the last six months, Siddaramaiah, who resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday, had said more than once that he would step down from the post if Rahul Gandhi asked him to. After all, Gandhi was one of his biggest backers in the Congress. The Leader of Opposition is known to respect his political…
Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 01:25 IST While Shivakumar’s elevation as the next CM is almost certain, Siddaramaiah maintained that the final decision would rest with the Congress high command. Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation on Thursday afternoon at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI) Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrived in New Delhi on Thursday…
Last Updated:May 28, 2026, 16:30 IST Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah resigns, says he followed Congress high command orders, resignation awaits Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, DK Shivakumar seen as possible successor. Siddaramaiah addresses the media shortly after tendering his resignation. (Image: PTI) Outgoing Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah turned emotional while announcing his resignation on Thursday, reflecting on his…
