A major shift is unfolding in Karnataka politics as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has decided to resign from his post and has already informed his ministers, party sources said. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is expected to succeed him, and Siddaramaiah is scheduled to make a formal announcement to the media at 3:00 p.m. on May 28, 2026, officials reported.
The leadership change was foreshadowed by a significant meeting held this morning at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Bengaluru. Attendees described an emotional atmosphere during a breakfast gathering; at one point, D.K. Shivakumar touched Siddaramaiah’s feet and received his blessing — a gesture that observers interpreted as signaling a clear transition of leadership within the state party.
While the procedure to accept the resignation and swear in a new government requires gubernatorial involvement, Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot was not in Bengaluru at the time. Party sources said the resignation and the formation of a new government will proceed according to plan despite the governor’s absence.
News of the impending change triggered immediate reactions among Congress supporters. Crowds gathered outside Shivakumar’s residence, chanting slogans and celebrating with sweets, according to on-the-ground reports. Back in Bengaluru, several important meetings of Congress leaders and ministers are underway as the party finalizes arrangements for the handover.
The developments mark a noteworthy moment for Karnataka’s political landscape. Officials and party insiders say formal confirmations and procedural steps will follow the media statement scheduled for this afternoon, after which the government formation process is expected to move forward.
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Publish Date: 2026-05-28 13:30:00
