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Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation, paves way for new Karnataka CM

Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation, paves way for new Karnataka CM

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Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Friday formally accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by him, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the state. The development comes a day after Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation following directions from the Congress high command, bringing an end to his latest tenure as chief minister. Governor accepts resignation under Article 164 According to an official notification issued by Raj Bhavan, the Governor accepted Siddaramaiah`s resignation under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India. “In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, I, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, hereby accept the resignation of Shri Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Consequently, the Council of Ministers headed by him stands dissolved,” the notification stated. The Governor also issued a separate communication directing Siddaramaiah to continue in office as caretaker chief minister until alternative arrangements are made. The communication clarified that no major executive decisions should be taken during the caretaker period. …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to step down at 3 pm, DK Shivakumar to take over: HK Patil

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to step down at 3 pm, DK Shivakumar to take over: HK Patil

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Karnataka Minister HK Patil on Thursday confirmed that Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah will resign at 3 pm and that Deputy CM DK Shivakumar will take over the CM’s post following a key breakfast meeting held in Bengaluru. “Chief Minister will resign at 3 o’clock. CM Siddaramaiah said that we will make DK Shivakumar the new CM, he will become the CM,” HK Patil told reporters after the meeting at Siddaramaiah’s official residence ‘Kaveri’. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah receives caste survey report

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah receives caste survey report

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah receiving the Karnataka Socio-Economic and Educational Survey report on May 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Amid quick-paced developments over a possible leader transition, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accepted the highly-anticipated Karnataka Socio-Economic and Educational Survey (caste survey) report by the Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes on Wednesday (May 27, 2026) evening. This gains particular significance in light of Mr. Siddaramaiah’s legacy as a tall leader of the OBC bloc, and the report being viewed as part of his legacy. At the national level, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has been pushing for a caste survey and increased reservation for OBCs, while this report had been hanging fire in Karnataka. The pushback had come from the dominant Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities. The survey will potentially weigh heavily on the Congress government, with opposing caste interests at play. This is the report of the second survey conducted by the commission headed by Madhusudan Naik. The earlier survey conducted by the H. Kantharaj Commission in 2015, the …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to hold breakfast meeting with DK Shivakumar amid leadership speculation

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to hold breakfast meeting with DK Shivakumar amid leadership speculation

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to hold a key breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at the Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Kaveri’ in Bengaluru at 9 am on Thursday, amid continuing speculation surrounding a possible leadership change in the Karnataka Congress. The proposed meeting has triggered fresh political discussions within the state Congress unit as conversations over a potential leadership transition have resurfaced intermittently over the past several months, despite repeated assertions from the party leadership dismissing such reports. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Karnataka CM tussle: Shivakumar holds meet with Cong MLAs, DK Suresh reaches Delhi | 10 points

Karnataka CM tussle: Shivakumar holds meet with Cong MLAs, DK Suresh reaches Delhi | 10 points

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Published on: Nov 28, 2025 07:09 pm IST After reaching Delhi, DK Suresh said, “I won’t comment on any political issue. Whatever issues are there, the government of Karnataka and the CM will answer.” The speculations around the power-sharing agreement between Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar has intensified in Karnataka, with the deputy CM set to visit Delhi, even as the chief minister has suggested that he would complete his 5-year term. Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar have been going public with their tiff over the past few days.(PTI Photos) While Shivakumar is expected to head to Delhi on Friday for crucial discussions which may decide the future course of action in Karnataka, he was seen sharing stage with Siddaramaiah during a government event marking 50 years of the Anganwadi programme. Earlier in the day, Shivakumar held discussions with multiple Congress lawmakers and leaders from Malluru, Kolar, Mulbagal and Kunigal. Meanwhile, Shivakumar’s brother, MP DK Suresh, has already landed in Delhi for a series of meetings. Karnatak CM post tussel: Top …

Decision on Karnataka CM change rests with Congress high command, says Kharge

Decision on Karnataka CM change rests with Congress high command, says Kharge

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Amid persistent speculation over a possible change of leadership in Karnataka, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that any decision on the matter would be taken solely by the party’s top leadership, adding that he had “nothing to comment” at this stage. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated that any leadership change in Karnataka will be decided by the party’s top leadership. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times) Kharge’s remarks came a day after he held a meeting lasting over an hour with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his residence in Bengaluru. ALSO READ | ‘Speculation, creation of media’: Siddaramaiah on Karnataka leadership change “I have nothing to say about the developments that have happened. So you (media) standing here is a waste of your time and I too feel bad. Whatever it is, the high command will do it. There is no need for you to worry more about it,” Kharge said, as quoted by news agency PTI. The Congress government in Karnataka recently crossed the halfway mark of its five-year term, triggering renewed chatter …