‘I will speak tomorrow’: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah says, amid talk of power transition
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has indicated that he will address the media regarding leadership changes in the state on Thursday. Following a visit to New Delhi, where he met with party leaders, he has remained tight-lipped about the discussions. A Congress Legislative Party meeting is expected to take place soon to discuss potential successors.
- ▪Siddaramaiah stated he would speak about leadership changes on May 28.
- ▪He recently held meetings in New Delhi with the party high command.
- ▪Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is a key contender for the Chief Minister position.
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In his first interaction with the media after his New Delhi visit, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, refused to entertain pointed questions on leadership change in the State. In a one-liner, he said on Wednesday (May 27, 2026), “I will speak tomorrow.” He is to hold a breakfast meeting with his Cabinet colleagues on Thursday (May 28) after which he is expected to announce his decision.The Chief Minister was accompanied by his aides Social Welfare Minister H.C. Mahadevappa, Housing Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan and legal advisor A.S. Ponnanna. He was speaking after offering floral tributes to first Prime Minister of India Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru on his anniversary here.The Chief Minister was in New Delhi on Tuesday (May 26) and held marathon meetings with the party high command.
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