Karnataka Chief Minister to Step Down, Deputy CM Shivakumar to Succeed
Karnataka Law Minister H K Patil announced that the current Chief Minister Siddaramaiah plans to resign, making way for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to take over. The leadership change follows guidance from the Congress high command, with formal procedures set for an upcoming legislature party meeting.
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The Karnataka government is set for a leadership transition as Law Minister H K Patil confirmed that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah intends to resign from his post. According to Patil, the Chief Minister has communicated his decision to him and other cabinet members.
The minister described discussions held with the Congress high command, which have culminated in the decision for Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to succeed Siddaramaiah. Formalities for this change will be addressed in the upcoming legislature party meeting, aligning with the directives from party leadership.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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