Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah May Resign Amid Leadership Changes
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah might resign on Thursday: Congress MLA
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may resign on Thursday following indications from Congress leadership favoring a leadership change. Congress MLA Ashok M Pattan stated that Siddaramaiah has an appointment with the Governor, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar likely to succeed him.
- 01Congress MLA Ashok M Pattan indicated that CM Siddaramaiah might resign on Thursday after meeting with the Governor.
- 02The Congress High Command is expected to decide on the next Chief Minister, with DK Shivakumar being the frontrunner.
- 03Pattan expressed his desire for a ministerial position in the new cabinet following the leadership change.
- 04The Congress leadership has been leaning towards a change in Karnataka's leadership amid ongoing speculation.
- 05The Congress government in Karnataka has completed three years, with discussions about leadership changes intensifying recently.
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Congress MLA Ashok M Pattan announced that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may resign on Thursday, having scheduled a meeting with the Governor. This development follows a growing sentiment within the Congress party for a leadership change, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar positioned as a potential successor. Pattan emphasized that the decision regarding the new Chief Minister will rest with the Congress High Command, which has been deliberating on this issue since the party's government in Karnataka reached its three-year mark. Pattan also expressed his hopes for a ministerial role in the forthcoming cabinet. The leadership tussle has been ongoing, with supporters of Shivakumar frequently asserting that he would soon take over as Chief Minister. The Congress leadership, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, is reportedly focused on decisions that benefit the state rather than individuals.
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The potential resignation of CM Siddaramaiah could lead to a shift in governance and policy direction in Karnataka, affecting local administration and party dynamics.
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