Karnataka Governor accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation; Shivakumar to succeed
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who will serve as caretaker until a successor is appointed. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is set to succeed him. The resignation has led to the dissolution of Siddaramaiah's Council of Ministers, and discussions for the new government formation are underway.
- ▪Siddaramaiah's resignation was accepted by the Karnataka Governor on May 29, 2026.
- ▪D.K. Shivakumar will succeed Siddaramaiah as the new Chief Minister.
- ▪The Council of Ministers led by Siddaramaiah has been dissolved.
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The Karnataka Governor, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on Friday (May 29, 2026) accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who will now continue to be caretaker Chief Minister till his successor is appointed. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar will succeed Mr. Siddaramaiah. Related StoriesSiddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar: A public bonhomie that never let upAfter smooth transition, new Karnataka CM has a delicate task aheadEnd of an era of tall leaders who held sway across KarnatakaA communication from Lok Bhavan said that the resignation has been accepted and the Council of Ministers headed by Mr. Siddaramaiah has been dissolved.Mr. Siddaramaiah tendered his one-line resignation to the special secretary of the Governor on Thursday (May 28, 2026), in the absence of Mr.
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