In the aftermath of the 2026 Karnataka Assembly elections, Siddaramaiah has become the oldest serving Chief Minister in India at 77 years and 9 months, surpassing Pinarayi Vijayan, who was ousted from his position in Kerala. Siddaramaiah, who will turn 78 in August, is currently serving his second term as Karnataka's Chief Minister, having first taken office in 2013. The political atmosphere in Karnataka is charged with speculation regarding a possible leadership change, particularly with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar's increasing visibility in Delhi, where he is believed to be lobbying for the Chief Minister role. The dynamics within the Congress party have intensified following the halfway mark of their five-year term, completed on November 20, 2025. Siddaramaiah's record as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister was established earlier this year, and he acknowledged the possibility of another leader surpassing his tenure. As the political landscape evolves, the future of Siddaramaiah's leadership remains uncertain.