Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister following months of speculation over a leadership transition in the Congress government. The move paves the way for Deputy CM D. K. Shivakumar to take over the top post after a series of meetings involving Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge in Delhi. Emotional scenes unfolded outside Siddaramaiah’s residence as supporters protested against his resignation, while Congress projected unity during the transition process.

People aware of the matter said Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge told Siddaramaiah that he should step down and make way for a new leadership. | India News

Reports suggest chief minister Siddaramaiah may be all set to vacate the post, but there is no clarity on whether Shivakumar or someone else would succeed him. | India News

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has informed his ministers of his decision to step down. Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is expected to take over as the new Chief…

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