Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi a Day After Resigning as Karnataka CM
Karnataka’s political landscape witnessed a major development on Friday, May 29, as senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah officially resigned as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister, D. K. Shivkumar to take charge as the next Chief Minister.
The development marks a significant transition within the Congress Party in Karnataka and comes amid ongoing discussions around leadership balancing and internal power-sharing arrangements.
Siddaramaiah reportedly submitted a one-line resignation letter in the Governor’s absence. Gehlot was said to be in Indore due to personal reasons. The resignation has triggered intense political discussions within the Congress Party and across the state.
Karnataka Minister H.K. Patil stated that internal issues within the party had been resolved and expressed confidence that the leadership change would strengthen the organisation.
Shivakumar’s elevation is being viewed as a significant political move by the Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. This decision is aimed at maintaining unity within the party and balancing regional leadership dynamics in Karnataka.
The veteran leader reportedly thanked Rahul Gandhi for giving him the opportunity to serve the state as the Chief Minister and informed him that he had resigned as directed by the party leadership.
“The Constitution is my religion and voters are my abhimani devaru,” Siddaramaiah said, asserting that he would continue to remain active in Karnataka politics as an MLA and fight against communal forces in the state.
The development marks a significant transition within the Congress Party in Karnataka and comes amid ongoing discussions around leadership balancing and internal power-sharing arrangements.
Governor Accepts Resignation
According to an official confirmation from Lok Bhavan, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 29. 2026. The Council of Ministers headed by him has also been dissolved. However, Siddharamaiah will continue as the caretaker Chief Minister until a new government is formed.Siddaramaiah reportedly submitted a one-line resignation letter in the Governor’s absence. Gehlot was said to be in Indore due to personal reasons. The resignation has triggered intense political discussions within the Congress Party and across the state.
D.K. Shivakumar Set to Lead Karnataka
Congress sources have confirmed that D.K. Shivakumar, currently serving as the Deputy Chief Minister, will succeed Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. A Congress Legislative Party meeting has been scheduled for May 30 at 4 PM to formalise the leadership transition.Karnataka Minister H.K. Patil stated that internal issues within the party had been resolved and expressed confidence that the leadership change would strengthen the organisation.
Shivakumar’s elevation is being viewed as a significant political move by the Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi. This decision is aimed at maintaining unity within the party and balancing regional leadership dynamics in Karnataka.
Siddaramaiah Meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi
A day after resigning, Siddaramaiah met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at Sonia Gandhi’s residence in Delhi. Reports suggest that the meeting focused on Karnataka’s future leadership and Siddaramaiah’s role within the party.The veteran leader reportedly thanked Rahul Gandhi for giving him the opportunity to serve the state as the Chief Minister and informed him that he had resigned as directed by the party leadership.
Siddaramaiah Rejects National Politics
During a press conference following his resignation, Siddaramaiah clarified that he has no interest in moving to national politics. He revealed that the Congress leadership had offered him a Rajya Sabha seat, which he politely declined.“The Constitution is my religion and voters are my abhimani devaru,” Siddaramaiah said, asserting that he would continue to remain active in Karnataka politics as an MLA and fight against communal forces in the state.
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