Karnataka Minister HK Patil announced that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign at 3 PM today, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the new Chief Minister. This decision follows a crucial breakfast meeting held in Bengaluru, where Siddaramaiah expressed his support for Shivakumar's ascension. The meeting was attended by several senior ministers and was marked by symbolic gestures, including Shivakumar touching Siddaramaiah's feet, which was seen as a sign of respect and transition. Following the announcement, celebrations erupted outside Shivakumar's residence, with supporters distributing sweets in anticipation of the leadership change. Additionally, there are growing demands for Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge to be appointed as Deputy Chief Minister if Shivakumar assumes the top post. This leadership transition comes after intense speculation and discussions between Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and senior Congress leaders in New Delhi, despite previous assertions from Congress leadership that such changes were mere speculation.