Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced his resignation

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told his cabinet at a breakfast meeting that he was stepping down from the post. His deputy DK Shivakumar was also present in the meeting.

There are speculations that Shivakumar will take over as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Siddaramaiah is expected to formally tender his resignation today at 3.00 pm (local time).

Siddaramaiah had sought an appointment with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot in Bengaluru this afternoon.

However, the Governor is not in the city.

There will soon be a meeting of the Congress Legislature Party to elect the leader in the Karnataka Assembly.

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On the political front, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation.

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