Siddaramaiah reportedly informed ministers during a Bengaluru meeting that the Congress high command has asked him to resign
May 28, 2026: A major political development has unfolded in Karnataka after Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly announced his resignation during a breakfast meeting with senior ministers in Bengaluru. According to sources, Siddaramaiah informed cabinet colleagues that the Congress high command had asked him to step down from the chief minister’s post as part of a broader political restructuring within the party. He also reportedly said he had been advised to take on responsibilities in national politics in the coming phase.
Sources claimed that Siddaramaiah told ministers he would formally submit his resignation to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot at around 3 PM, after which he is expected to address the media. The development has intensified speculation over a leadership transition in the state, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar emerging as the frontrunner to replace him as Karnataka’s next chief minister.
The reported announcement has triggered intense political activity across Bengaluru, with Congress leaders and workers closely monitoring the situation. While there has been no official confirmation yet from the Congress party or the Governor’s office, the possibility of a major leadership change has already reshaped the political atmosphere in the state. If confirmed, Siddaramaiah’s exit would mark a significant turning point in Karnataka politics and the Congress government’s power structure.