Governor expected to formally accept the resignation after arriving at Lok Bhavan later in the evening.
May 28, 2026: Siddaramaiah on Thursday tendered his resignation as the Chief Minister of Karnataka at Lok Bhavan, marking a major political development in the state. The resignation comes amid intense speculation over a leadership transition within the ruling Congress government.
According to sources, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is scheduled to arrive at around 7:30 pm and is expected to formally accept Siddaramaiah’s resignation. Senior Congress leaders and government officials have been closely monitoring the developments throughout the day.
The political atmosphere in Bengaluru remains tense as discussions over the next leadership arrangement continue. Speculation has intensified that Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar could emerge as the next Chief Minister following Siddaramaiah’s exit.