Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Set to Quit at 3 PM

Political circles in Bengaluru are abuzz after confirmation that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign today at 3 PM. The move follows a series of closed-door meetings that began in Delhi and concluded with a breakfast gathering at his official residence this morning. DK Shivakumar, the Deputy Chief Minister, arrived early for the meeting and was joined by minister HK Patil along with several other legislators. Observers noted the cordial atmosphere as Shivakumar sought Siddaramaiah’s blessings, signaling an end to factional tensions. Patil later told the media that Siddaramaiah has decided to step aside in favor of Shivakumar. The Chief Minister’s Office has issued a formal schedule: Siddaramaiah will visit Lok Bhavan at 2:30 PM before holding a press conference at the Krishna residence. The announcement comes after Rahul Gandhi reportedly urged Siddaramaiah to complete the power transfer without further delay. While the outgoing chief minister’s supporters feel the decision was abrupt, Shivakumar’s supporters are openly celebrating the leadership change. The episode highlights the Congress party’s strategy to maintain unity ahead of future electoral challenges.