Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly informed his ministerial colleagues that he will step down from the post, following clear directives from the Congress high command. This development is expected to bring an end to the prolonged leadership tussle between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, who is now widely seen as the frontrunner to take over the top position.
Breakfast Meeting Announcement
Siddaramaiah allegedly made the announcement during a breakfast meeting held in Bengaluru on Thursday. The meeting came after high-level consultations in Delhi, where party leadership conveyed its decision to effect a change in leadership. Sources indicate that the high command had been pushing for a resolution to the ongoing power struggle, which had been a source of internal discord within the Karnataka Congress unit.
Celebrations and Consultations
Following the news, supporters of DK Shivakumar gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru, celebrating what they see as a significant political shift. Meanwhile, Congress leaders continued discussions over the logistics and timing of the political transition in the state. The party is expected to formally announce the change in the coming days, with Shivakumar likely to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.
This move marks a major turning point in Karnataka politics, as Siddaramaiah, a veteran leader and former Chief Minister, steps aside to make way for a new generation of leadership. The Congress high command's intervention underscores its commitment to resolving internal conflicts and ensuring party unity ahead of upcoming electoral challenges.
