LIVE! Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM; says 'humbly' declined RS seat

Siddaramaiah submits resignation letter to Special Secretary to Governor

With Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot not at Lok Bhavan, CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation letter to Special Secretary to the Governor, R Prabhu Shankar.

Siddaramaiah resigns as Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah has resigned as Karnataka CM. He submitted his resignation at Lok Bhavan.

Siddaramaiah reaches Lok Bhavan

CM Siddaramaiah, along with several of his Cabinet colleagues, has reached Lok Bhavan. He will submit his resignation shortly. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is also at Lok Bhavan. Shivakumar is set to become the new CM.

Siddaramaiah heads to Lok Bhavan to submit resignation

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah leaves from his official residence 'Kaveri' in Bengaluru and heads to Lok Bhavan to submit his resignation.

Shivakumar at Siddaramaiah's residence in Bengaluru

DK Shivakumar at Siddaramaiah's residence in Bengaluru.

Labour Minister Santosh Lad turns emotional, breaks down over Siddaramaiah resigning

Labour Minister Santosh Lad turned emotional and broke down when the reporters questioned him about the developments in the breakfast meeting with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Excise Minister RB Timmapur said a few ministers turned emotional at the meeting when the CM announced his decision to step down.

Minister of Science and Technology N S Boseraju said the discussions also reflected on the government's performance over the last three years and preparations for the future.

"Everybody joined today. So everybody spoke well. Chief Minister and Deputy CM said how they have managed the government and the finances for the last three years. They urged us to maintain it in the same way for the remaining two years and said that everybody should work hard," he told reporters.

"BJP people are doing a lot of mischief; you have to face all those things, and once again in 2028, you have to win the elections," Boseraju quoted Siddaramaiah as saying.

Asked about the political equation within the Congress after Siddaramaiah steps down, Boseraju said, "As it is, everything is well. Everybody will follow whatever the High Command says." The Minister also informed that both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar will address the press.

When asked about discussions on the Rajya Sabha post or the next KPCC president, he asserted that nothing else was discussed.

Siddaramaiah to leave for Lok Bhavan shortly

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to leave for Lok Bhavan shortly. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is not in Bengaluru as he has left for Mumbai, Indore, and his home in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh. However, Siddaramaiah is expected to hand over his resignation at Governor's office. As per the Consitution, it is not mandatory for Governor to be physically present to accept the CM's resignation.

Should have been a Dalit CM: BJP's Chalavadi Narayanaswamy

On Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's decision to step down, BJP leader Chalavadi Narayanaswamy told ANI, "I can't say for their internal discussion, but there should have been a Dalit CM... After this, many Dalit leaders and workers may no longer remain in Congress. Dalit MLAs and leaders should not compromise their self‑respect. If offered any ministerial post instead of the Chief Ministership, they should refuse..."

Video: Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar at breakfast meeting

Visuals from breakfast meeting at CM Siddaramaiah's residence today.

Photo: Shivakumar touches Siddaramaiah's feet

DK Shivakumar touches CM Siddaramaiah's feet at a breakfast meeting in Bengaluru on Thursday.