Karnataka CM news LIVE: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar breakfast meet shortly amid CM resignation buzz
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reportedly preparing to resign, with a meeting scheduled with the Governor. Speculation surrounds Deputy CM DK Shivakumar potentially taking over the position. Party lawmakers have indicated that Siddaramaiah's resignation could happen as early as Thursday afternoon.
- ▪Siddaramaiah has requested a meeting with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to possibly tender his resignation.
- ▪There are discussions within the party about appointing multiple deputy CMs if Siddaramaiah steps down.
- ▪Congress lawmaker Ashok K Pattan stated that there is a strong possibility of Siddaramaiah resigning after 3 PM on Thursday.
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LiveKarnataka CM news LIVE: Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar breakfast meet shortly amid CM resignation buzzBy Karishma AyaldasaniPublished on: May 28, 2026 8:11:14 AM ISTKarnataka CM news LIVE: Siddaramaiah has also sought a meeting with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in the afternoon, apparently to tender his resignation.Karnataka CM news LIVE: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar leave after attending a party meeting in New Delhi.<style>#seemoreWords { display: none !important; }</style>Karnataka CM news LIVE: Karnataka chief minister K Siddaramaiah is set to host his cabinet ministers on Thursday for a breakfast meeting at his residence in Kaveri as speculations flare up that he might be resigning from the top to make way for his deputy DK Shivakumar.
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