Siddaramaiah Steps Down as Karnataka Chief Minister

Siddaramaiah has resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister, submitting his resignation to the Governor's secretary. He cited high command directives as the reason for his departure, thanking party leaders for the opportunity to serve.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bengaluru | Updated: 28-05-2026 15:43 IST | Created: 28-05-2026 15:43 IST
Siddaramaiah Steps Down as Karnataka Chief Minister
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (File Photo/ANI)
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Siddaramaiah announced his resignation from the position of Karnataka Chief Minister, submitting the letter to the Governor's special secretary in the absence of the Governor.

He explained that the decision followed a directive from the party high command and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve Karnataka, thanking key party leaders.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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