Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah likely to resign today, say Congress MLAs
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to announce his resignation today after a breakfast meeting with party leaders. Congress MLAs have indicated that he may step down to make way for a new leadership, potentially involving DK Shivakumar. The decision follows discussions within the party regarding upcoming elections and leadership changes.
- ▪Siddaramaiah is likely to resign after a breakfast meeting with his deputy and cabinet colleagues.
- ▪Congress lawmaker Ashok K Pattan stated that the CM might resign after 3pm today.
- ▪Discussions are ongoing about appointing multiple deputy CMs if Siddaramaiah steps aside.
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah likely to resign today, say Congress MLAsCongress' Ashok K Pattan said that the “CM might resign after 3pm on Thursday”. “He has already taken an appointment with the governor.Updated on: May 28, 2026 4:37 AM ISTBy Arun Dev, Saubhadra ChatterjiShare viaCopy link Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah will announce on Thursday whether he has decided to step down from the top job after a breakfast meeting at his official residence with his deputy and challenger DK Shivakumar and other cabinet colleagues, with two party lawmakers indicating that the 77-year-old veteran was set to resign.Siddaramaiah likely to announce Karnataka CM exit after key breakfast meet with DK Shivakumar (PTI)People aware of the matter said Siddamaraiah was likely to meet governor Thawarchand…
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