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Siddaramaiah Resigns as Karnataka Chief Minister; DK Shivakumar to Succeed
Siddaramaiah resigns as Chief Minister; DK Shivakumar to become Karnataka CM
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Siddaramaiah has resigned as Chief Minister of Karnataka, following directives from the Congress party leadership. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is set to take over. The resignation will be formally accepted by Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot upon his return to the state.
- 01Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister of Karnataka after instructions from the Congress party high command.
- 02Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is poised to succeed him as the next Chief Minister.
- 03The resignation was submitted to Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to the Karnataka Governor.
- 04Siddaramaiah expressed gratitude to Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge.
- 05Celebrations erupted outside Shivakumar's residence following the announcement of Siddaramaiah's resignation.
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In a significant political shift in Karnataka, Siddaramaiah has resigned from his position as Chief Minister, a move directed by the Congress party leadership. He submitted his resignation to Prabhu Shankar, the Special Secretary to the Karnataka Governor, who is currently out of the state. Siddaramaiah expressed confidence that Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot will accept his resignation upon his return. During a press conference, he thanked Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge for their support. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is expected to take over as the new Chief Minister, with a symbolic gesture of respect shown when he touched Siddaramaiah's feet during their farewell meeting. Following the announcement, supporters celebrated outside Shivakumar's residence in Bengaluru, marking a new chapter in Karnataka's political landscape.
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The leadership change may influence the direction of governance and policies in Karnataka.
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