Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar sought blessings from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru on May 28, 2026 [1].
The gesture signals an imminent leadership change in Karnataka, as the state prepares for a transition of power between the two top officials.
During the meeting, Shivakumar touched the feet of the outgoing leader as a traditional mark of respect. This occurred as Siddaramaiah prepared to resign from his post around 3 p.m. [2]. The transition comes after the Karnataka government has served for three years [3].
G Parameshwara said, "Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened a 'breakfast meeting' with party leaders to express his gratitude for their cooperation ahead of an expected resignation" [4].
Reports regarding the official resignation process remain mixed. Some sources indicate Siddaramaiah is likely to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot [5], while other reports state the chief minister did not seek time with the governor [6].
Despite these contradictions, the public display of deference from Shivakumar suggests a coordinated handover. The breakfast meeting served as a forum for the outgoing leader to thank party colleagues before the formal exit process begins. The transition marks a pivotal shift in the state's political hierarchy as the deputy prepares to assume the role of chief minister.
“DK Shivakumar sought blessings from Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru”
The transition of power from Siddaramaiah to DK Shivakumar represents a strategic shift within the Karnataka Congress leadership. By utilizing traditional gestures of respect and gratitude, the party aims to project stability and unity during the handover, mitigating potential internal friction as the new chief minister takes control of the three-year-old administration.
