The Congress Legislature Party will meet Saturday at 4 p.m. [2] to elect a new chief minister for Karnataka [1].
This leadership transition follows the resignation of Siddaramaiah on May 29, 2026 [5]. The move is critical for the state's stability as the party seeks to formalize a new government and appoint a successor to lead the administration.
The meeting is scheduled to take place in the conference hall of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru [3]. Senior party leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, are expected to attend the session alongside outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar [1].
Siddaramaiah resigned as chief minister at the request of the party [1]. His resignation has already been accepted by the Karnataka governor [2].
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has already called on the governor ahead of the legislative meeting [2]. Political observers said Shivakumar is positioned to take over the role [2].
Following the election of the new leader during the Saturday session, the official swearing-in ceremony is expected to occur on Sunday, May 31, or Monday, June 1, 2026 [4].
The process marks a pivotal shift in the state's executive leadership. The Congress party must now ensure a smooth handover to maintain its legislative majority, and govern the state effectively.
“The Congress Legislature Party will meet Saturday at 4 p.m. to elect a new chief minister for Karnataka.”
The resignation of Siddaramaiah and the subsequent CLP meeting signal a strategic realignment within the Karnataka Congress. By moving toward a new leadership structure—likely centered on D.K. Shivakumar—the party is attempting to resolve internal dynamics while ensuring the state government remains functional during the transition.
