Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Siddaramaiah Confirms Resignation In Breakfast Meet, To Resign On Friday

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka CM Siddaramiah's critical breakfast meeting commenced as the state prepared for a leadership transition. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar showed respect by touching Siddaramiah's feet, and they shared a warm embrace, indicating the impending change. Reports suggest Siddaramiah may announce his resignation, with Shivakumar expected to succeed him as CM.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Siddaramaiah informed his cabinet colleagues during a breakfast meeting that he will resign, as reported by Republic. The announcement is set for Friday, with DK Shivakumar present when Siddaramaiah announced his decision to step down.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Minister G. Parameshwara states that the Chief Minister is meeting with all ministers for breakfast to express gratitude before resigning. He is unsure if Siddaramaiah was offered a position in Delhi and comments on potential repercussions, saying, "Just wait and see."

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is conducting a breakfast meeting with state cabinet members. There is widespread speculation that he will declare his resignation during the meeting. Prior to this, it is understood that the CM engaged in talks with AICC general secretary Randeep Surjewala.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Deputy CM and KPCC president D.K. Shivakumar arrives at the residence of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah for the breakfast meeting called by him.
 

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Congress leaders, including Minister Ramalinga Reddy and Minister HK Patil, arrive at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Bengaluru residence for a breakfast meeting he has called.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Senior Karnataka Congress leaders gathered at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's residence for a breakfast meeting amid hints of a political transition. Siddaramaiah may resign, allowing Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to potentially succeed him, following ongoing discussions over a rotational chief minister formula.
 

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Congress leadership has offered Siddaramaiah a Rajya Sabha seat and a national role, urging him to shift to Delhi politics for broader OBC support. However, he is hesitant to leave Karnataka. Negotiations aim for a smooth leadership transition without alienating his followers.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar assembled outside his Bengaluru residence on Thursday as political developments and speculation regarding a potential leadership change in Karnataka intensified.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Congress MLA Ashok Pattan heightened speculation regarding a leadership shift in Karnataka, stating a “100 per cent possibility” of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar as the next chief minister. He suggested a Cabinet reshuffle with 15 to 20 ministers potentially replaced and confirmed there would be no voting in the Congress Legislature Party meeting for the new leader.
 

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Visuals outside Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's Bengaluru residence reflect increased political activity amidst speculation regarding Karnataka's leadership change. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a breakfast meeting with party leaders to discuss the developments surrounding the Chief Minister position.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has temporarily left Bengaluru for his hometown in Madhya Pradesh late Wednesday night because of a family emergency. Sources indicated that the governor left Bengaluru at approximately 10:30 pm and boarded a flight at 11:30 pm. So far, no return flight has been booked, amidst significant speculation that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah may meet the governor to submit his resignation.

Karnataka Power Shake-Up LIVE: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is anticipated to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot amid growing speculation about a leadership shift, with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rising as the leading candidate for the position following discussions with the Congress high command in Delhi.