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Siddaramaiah Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister, Declines Rajya Sabha Role
'No interest in national role': Siddaramaiah says not keen on high command's Rajya Sabha offer
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Siddaramaiah has resigned as Chief Minister of Karnataka and declined an offer to join the Rajya Sabha, stating he prefers to focus on state politics. He expressed gratitude to Congress leaders for his service and confirmed Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar as his successor.
- 01Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka's Chief Minister after being directed by the Congress high command.
- 02He emphasized his lack of interest in national politics, preferring to remain in state politics.
- 03Siddaramaiah served as Chief Minister twice and thanked Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge for their support.
- 04Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar will succeed Siddaramaiah as per the Congress high command's directions.
- 05The resignation follows a competitive selection process for the Chief Minister position after the May 2023 Assembly election.
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Siddaramaiah officially resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Karnataka, stating he has no interest in pursuing a role in the Rajya Sabha. During a press conference, he expressed his commitment to state politics, emphasizing that he was elected for a five-year term, with two years remaining. He thanked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge for the opportunity to serve as Chief Minister twice. Following his resignation, which was submitted to the Governor's Special Secretary, Siddaramaiah confirmed that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar would take over as Chief Minister, as directed by the Congress high command. This transition comes after a competitive selection process within the party following the May 2023 Assembly elections, where a rotational chief minister formula was suggested but not officially confirmed. Siddaramaiah's decision reflects his focus on state governance over national ambitions.
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Siddaramaiah's resignation and Shivakumar's ascension could reshape the political landscape in Karnataka, affecting governance and party dynamics.
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