Siddaramaiah officially submitted his resignation as Chief Minister of Karnataka on Thursday, paving the way for a major leadership transition in the Congress-led government. According to sources, Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar is expected to take oath as the next Chief Minister on Monday.
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.