Siddaramaiah Resigns: A Look Back at His Three-Decade Political Journey
मुख्य बातें
- •Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on May 20, 2024, after a three-decade political career.
- •He served as CM twice (2013-2018 and 2023-2024) and was known for welfare schemes like "Anna Bhagya."
- •His resignation follows Congress’ poor performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- •D.K. Shivakumar is set to succeed him as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka.
- •Siddaramaiah’s career highlights include advocacy for social justice, farmers, and marginalized communities.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah formally tendered his resignation on May 20, 2024, marking the end of a three-decade-long political career. The veteran leader, who has been a prominent face in Karnataka politics since the early 1990s, submitted his resignation to the state governor, Thaawar Chand Gehlot, following the conclusion of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. His decision comes as the Congress party faced electoral setbacks in the state, securing only nine out of 28 seats.
Siddaramaiah, 72, began his political journey as a member of the Janata Dal (Secular) before joining the Congress in 2004. He has served as the Chief Minister of Karnataka twice—first from 2013 to 2018 and again from 2023 until his resignation. Known for his welfare policies, including the implementation of the "Anna Bhagya" scheme providing subsidized food grains to BPL families, Siddaramaiah has been a key architect of Congress’ social justice agenda in the state. His tenure also saw the introduction of the "Karnataka Model" of governance, which emphasized inclusive development and welfare schemes for marginalized communities.
