Karnataka Guv Thawarchand Gehlot accepts CM Siddaramaiah’s resignation, DK Shivakumar set to succeed

May 29, 2026

Bengaluru (Karnataka), May 29 2026 (ANI): Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on Thursday stepped down from his post, submitting his resignation to the Governor's Special Secretary at Lok Bhavan. He said that the decision was taken "voluntarily" on the suggestion of the Congress high command. On Friday, the Governor's office accepted the resignation according to a notification issued by the office of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot. With the resignation now formally submitted, DK Shivakumar is expected to become the next CM, marking a crucial political transition in Karnataka. Earlier on Thursday, CM Siddaramiah called for a critical breakfast meeting at his residence. During the meeting Karnataka Dy CM DK Shivakumar was seen touching the feet of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a show of respect. The two leaders also shared a warm embrace a sign of the transition that the state is likely to witness.