Major Shift in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Resigns as CM, DK Shivakumar Set to Become New Chief Minister
मुख्य बातें
- •Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned after nearly three years into his second term.
- •DK Shivakumar is likely to be named the new chief minister, though the formal announcement is pending.
- •Siddaramaiah cited directives from the Congress high command as the reason for his resignation and refused to join the Rajya Sabha.
- •DK Shivakumar’s appointment is expected to help the Congress consolidate the Vokkaliga vote base and strengthen its position in the state.
Karnataka’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned from his post after nearly three years into his second term. According to sources, his resignation has been accepted, and the state is set to get a new chief minister. While the formal announcement of the new chief minister is still awaited, all indications suggest that DK Shivakumar will take over the reins. Earlier, Siddaramaiah had invited all his ministers for breakfast, where he shared the news of his resignation. During this meeting, DK Shivakumar touched Siddaramaiah’s feet and embraced him, a clear political gesture signaling that the transition of power has been smooth and unanimous. This also sends a strong message that there is no discord or division within the party.
