Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Set to Resign as Congress Backs DK Shivakumar
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah To Resign This Week, Congress Bosses Back DK Shivakumar: Sources

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In Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to resign within days as the Congress central leadership unanimously supports DK Shivakumar for the top post. Siddaramaiah may take up a national role, with discussions about Rajya Sabha seats ongoing.
- 01DK Shivakumar is set to become the new Chief Minister of Karnataka after Siddaramaiah's resignation.
- 02Siddaramaiah has been offered a Rajya Sabha seat and a national role in Delhi.
- 03The Congress leadership had a six-hour meeting to discuss the transition and Rajya Sabha elections.
- 04Shivakumar's supporters had long claimed a promise of a rotating Chief Ministership from the central leadership.
- 05Siddaramaiah's resignation is anticipated within the next two to three days.
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The leadership transition in Karnataka's Congress party is nearing completion as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to resign in the coming days. Sources indicate that the Congress central leadership has unanimously backed DK Shivakumar to take over the Chief Minister's role. Siddaramaiah, who has been in the position since the party formed the government after the 2023 assembly elections, has reportedly been offered a Rajya Sabha seat and a chance to play a larger role at the national level, although he is still considering this offer. The decision comes after a lengthy internal discussion, with Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal emphasizing that the meeting focused on Rajya Sabha and MLC elections, dismissing other speculations. The leadership issue has been contentious for over a year, with Shivakumar's supporters asserting that the central leadership had previously promised a rotating Chief Ministership arrangement. Shivakumar, a prominent leader within the party, had initially accepted the Deputy Chief Minister position with the understanding that he would eventually ascend to the top role.
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The leadership change could influence governance and political dynamics in Karnataka, impacting local policies and party unity.
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