The meeting between Karnataka's outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been postponed to Friday due to bad weather that forced Siddaramaiah's flight to divert to Jaipur. The meeting, originally set for Thursday, is crucial as Rahul Gandhi is expected to persuade Siddaramaiah to reconsider his earlier decision to decline a Rajya Sabha seat. Despite overtures from the Congress central leadership, Siddaramaiah has firmly stated his preference to remain engaged in Karnataka's political landscape, citing his commitment to the electorate and the remaining two years of his term. Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the Governor's office, following directives from the Congress high command. He reiterated his willingness to step down whenever instructed by the party leadership, aligning with the Congress's strategic decisions. The deadline for filing nominations for the Rajya Sabha is June 8, providing Siddaramaiah some time to reflect on his future role within the party.