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Business To Business, Bengaluru, 28th May, 2026: Siddaramaiah on Thursday reportedly informed his cabinet colleagues of his decision to step down during a breakfast meeting hosted at his residence, according to official sources.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, who is widely seen as a possible successor, along with other cabinet ministers.
Images shared by the Chief Minister’s Office showed Siddaramaiah embracing an emotional Shivakumar, while another photograph captured Shivakumar touching Siddaramaiah’s feet and seeking his blessings — visuals that quickly drew political attention amid ongoing leadership transition speculation in Karnataka.
The development comes amid continuing discussions within the ruling party regarding a possible change in leadership and implementation of an alleged rotational power-sharing arrangement.