Siddaramaiah is likely to resign from the post of Karnataka chief minister at 3 pm on Thursday, according to leaders familiar with the developments. The speculation gained momentum after Siddaramaiah held a crucial breakfast meeting with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and senior cabinet ministers at his official residence in Bengaluru.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is facing backlash after paying tribute to LTTE founder V. Prabhakaran on his death anniversary. Critics argue it glorifies a banned organisation linked to violence and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. Supporters say the post reflects solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and their struggles.
