Karnataka caretaker Chief Minister Siddaramaiah traveled to New Delhi to meet with Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to discuss leadership changes [1, 2].

The meeting signals a pivotal transition within the Karnataka Congress, involving the formal exit of the current chief minister and the appointment of a successor. The discussions center on the state's political stability, and the redistribution of power among top party officials.

Siddaramaiah met the Gandhi family at 10 Janpath [1]. The agenda for the visit included his resignation, the potential for him to take a Rajya Sabha seat, and the selection of a new Congress Legislative Party leader [1, 2]. Additionally, the leaders discussed the formation of a new cabinet, and the appointment of a Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president [1, 2].

Reports indicate that Siddaramaiah is scheduled to resign at 3 p.m. [2]. The resignation is expected to be submitted at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru [2].

Contradicting reports have surfaced regarding the presence of DK Shivakumar at the Delhi meeting. Some reports said that Shivakumar was not part of this particular meeting [1]. However, other reports and viral images suggest a different scenario, noting that Siddaramaiah shared a hug with Shivakumar during the key meet [2].

The leadership shuffle comes as the party seeks to reorganize its hierarchy in the state. The outcome of these discussions will determine who assumes the chief minister's office, and how the party manages its internal dynamics moving forward [1, 2].

“Siddaramaiah is scheduled to resign at 3 p.m.”

The transition from Siddaramaiah to a new leader represents a strategic reorganization of the Congress party in Karnataka. By discussing Rajya Sabha seats and party presidency alongside the chief minister's resignation, the party leadership is attempting to balance internal power dynamics and ensure a smooth handover of executive authority.