Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation as chief minister, dissolves cabinet
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted Siddaramaiah's resignation as chief minister and dissolved the cabinet. Siddaramaiah will remain in office until alternative arrangements are made. He has expressed his intention to continue in state politics despite the leadership transition.
- ▪Siddaramaiah resigned on May 28 amid speculation over a leadership change.
- ▪The governor has dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect.
- ▪Siddaramaiah stated he prefers to remain in state politics rather than move to national politics.
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Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation as chief minister, dissolves cabinetSiddaramaiah will continue to function as the CM until alternative arrangements are made, the governor said.Updated on: May 29, 2026 8:42 AM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of chief minister Siddaramaiah, a day after the veteran Congress leader stepped down from the post amid an ongoing leadership transition in the state.Siddaramaiah resigned on Thursday. (PTI)Gehlot has also dissolved the council of ministers headed by him with immediate effect. Siddaramaiah will continue to function as the CM until alternative arrangements are made, the notification added.Karnataka governor accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation.
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