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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Live Updates: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah has announced his resignation. CM Siddaramaiah made this announcement during a breakfast meeting held with his cabinet ministers.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may resign from the post of Chief Minister today. Siddaramaiah has invited all ministers of his cabinet to a breakfast meeting. There is speculation that Siddaramaiah might step down as CM following this meeting. While there was talk that Siddaramaiah would reach the Raj Bhavan at 11:00 AM to tender his resignation, a new twist has emerged in the interim: the Governor is currently not present in Bengaluru.
11:06 AM
Siddaramaiah can still resign even if the Governor is not in the state—here are the options:
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is poised to resign from his post, yet the Governor is away from Bengaluru. In such a scenario, what do the established procedures and constitutional provisions dictate? What options are available to Siddaramaiah?
10:52 AM
Karnataka Leadership Buzz: Siddaramaiah announces resignation
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has announced his resignation from the post of Chief Minister. Siddaramaiah made this announcement during a breakfast meeting held with his ministers. The announcement was made amidst an emotional atmosphere. Earlier, CM Siddaramaiah had invited his cabinet ministers to a breakfast meeting at his residence. The meeting was scheduled to begin at 9:00 AM but started an hour late. CM Siddaramaiah himself arrived an hour late at the designated area within his residence, where the breakfast table had been set for the ministers.
10:28 AM
Karnataka Leadership Buzz: Shivakumar arrives at the Chief Minister’s residence
D.K. Shivakumar has arrived in Bengaluru. There is a palpable buzz within the Karnataka Congress regarding a potential change in leadership. CM Siddaramaiah has invited his ministers to his residence for breakfast, and D.K. Shivakumar has also reached Bengaluru to attend. There was speculation that D.K. Shivakumar would head directly from the airport to the Chief Minister’s residence. Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah embraced each other, sending a message of unity. Shivakumar also touched Siddaramaiah’s feet to seek his blessings.
10:17 AM
Siddaramaiah’s Breakfast Menu: Idli, Vada, and Masala Dosa
The breakfast menu at CM Siddaramaiah’s residence features Masala Dosa alongside Idli and Vada. For the ministers, the spread also includes Pongal, Upma, Kesari Bath, Sagu, Sambar, and Chutney.
MLAs Begin Arriving at CM’s Residence
The script for a change in the Chief Minister’s seat in Karnataka is ready. Ministers have started gathering at ‘Cauvery,’ the Chief Minister’s official residence. Santosh Lad, B. Suresh, M.B. Patil, and Ramalinga Reddy have arrived at the CM’s house.
8:20 AM
CMO Confirms Siddaramaiah’s Resignation
The uncertainty surrounding Siddaramaiah’s resignation from the post of Chief Minister has now been resolved. The Office of the Chief Minister of Karnataka has officially confirmed the development. A statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) of Karnataka states that Siddaramaiah will tender his resignation as CM today. This statement from the CMO came shortly after reports emerged that the Governor had departed from Bengaluru early this morning. In response to this, the CMO clarified that the resignation letter would be submitted to the Governor’s office, even in the Governor’s absence.
8:08 AM
Governor Not in Bengaluru; Update on Resignation Emerges
Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot is currently out of the state amidst the rapidly unfolding political developments in Bengaluru. It is reported that he has traveled to his hometown due to a family emergency. The Governor’s absence from Bengaluru has created a situation of uncertainty regarding Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister’s Office of Karnataka has stated that they will submit the resignation letter to the Governor’s office should the Governor remain unavailable.
7:59 AM
Siddaramaiah Convenes Breakfast Meeting with Ministers
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has convened a breakfast meeting with his cabinet ministers. This meeting is being held at ‘Cauvery’—the official residence of the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar and all the MLAs will also participate in this meeting. It is believed that following the breakfast meeting with the ministers, Siddaramaiah may proceed to the Raj Bhavan to tender his resignation from the post of Chief Minister. Deputy CM Shivakumar may also accompany Siddaramaiah to the Raj Bhavan.
7:56 AM
Siddaramaiah May Step Down as Karnataka CM Today
The dispute over a change of leadership in Karnataka is a long-standing one. Ever since the formation of the government under Siddaramaiah’s leadership, there has been talk of a “two-and-a-half years each” formula for the Chief Ministership. However, both the Congress party and Siddaramaiah have consistently denied the existence of any such formula. From time to time—spanning from Bengaluru to Delhi—demands for a change in the government’s leadership have continued to surface. Now, that moment has drawn near. Siddaramaiah may step down from the post of Chief Minister on Thursday May 28, 2026 .
(Source-ANI)
