Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to resign on Thursday after 3 p.m. [2], with Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar likely to succeed him.
The leadership transition marks a pivotal shift in the state's governance and reflects internal strategic decisions within the Congress party's high command.
According to Congress MLA Ashok K. Pattan, the resignation follows specific directives issued by the party leadership [1]. The move has sparked celebrations among supporters of D.K. Shivakumar, who has long been positioned as a key leader within the state's political hierarchy.
Siddaramaiah has led the state across two terms, serving more than eight years and 12 days as chief minister [3]. His tenure has been defined by a complex relationship with the party's central leadership and a persistent power struggle with Shivakumar.
The timing of the resignation, scheduled for Thursday afternoon [2], suggests a coordinated effort by the party to manage the handover of power in Bengaluru. While the party high command has not issued a formal public statement, the reports from within the legislative wing indicate a settled decision.
Shivakumar is expected to be sworn in shortly after the resignation is formalized. The transition comes as the party seeks to consolidate its influence, and stabilize the administration ahead of future political challenges in the region.
“Siddaramaiah is expected to resign on Thursday after 3 p.m.”
This transition resolves a long-standing internal rivalry between Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar. By installing Shivakumar, the Congress party high command is likely attempting to refresh the state's leadership and reward Shivakumar's organizational loyalty, potentially altering the administrative priorities of Karnataka.
