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Karnataka Live: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah informs cabinet he will be stepping down

Karnataka Power Tussle Live Updates: Karnataka is set for a change of guard with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly informing ministers that he will step down later in the day, paving the way for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to take over as the next chief minister. Dramatic scenes unfolded during a breakfast meeting at Siddaramaiah’s official Bengaluru residence on Thursday, where Shivakumar was seen touching the chief minister’s feet, a gesture that added to the buzz around the leadership transition. Even as Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot remains away from Bengaluru, sources said the resignation process will go ahead as planned. Supporters of Shivakumar gathered outside his residence, distributed sweets and raised slogans in celebration, while Congress leaders and ministers continued a series of meetings in the state capital. Stay tuned to indiatoday.tech for the latest live updates from Karnataka.

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Shivakumar meets Siddaramaiah
May 28, 2026 11:21 IST

Karnataka Leadership Change: Bommai says Congress infighting pushed state back by 20 years

BJP MP and former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj S Bommai alleged that the Congress government was crippled by constant infighting between Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the past three years. Claiming that a power-sharing arrangement had existed from the beginning, Bommai said Shivakumar had made it clear he would take over midway through the term. He further alleged that governance and development had suffered due to financial mismanagement and internal rivalry within the ruling party.

(ANI)

May 28, 2026 11:07 IST

Karnataka Power Change: Siddaramaiah briefs ministers on government’s three-year record

Sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke to cabinet colleagues about the state’s financial management and the challenges faced by his government over the past three years. During the meeting, he is learnt to have highlighted the implementation of the Congress government’s guarantee schemes and the way the administration handled fiscal pressures.

(Nagarjun Dwarakanath)

May 28, 2026 10:57 IST

Karnataka Live: Siddaramaiah announces exit plan at ministers’ meeting

Sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah informed ministers during the breakfast meeting that he would step down from the post after lunch. According to sources, the resignation process will go ahead despite Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot being away from Bengaluru.

May 28, 2026 10:46 IST

Siddaramaiah tells cabinet he will step down after lunch: Sources

According to sources, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah informed cabinet colleagues during the breakfast meeting attended by DK Shivakumar that he would step down after lunch.

May 28, 2026 10:43 IST

Video: Shivakumar touches Siddaramaiah’s feet at breakfast meet

Amid mounting speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar touched Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s feet during a breakfast meeting at the latter’s Bengaluru residence on Thursday.

Several cabinet colleagues attended the gathering, which came amid expectations that Siddaramaiah may resign, with Shivakumar emerging as the frontrunner to succeed him.

May 28, 2026 10:32 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Barricades, police deployment outside DK Shivakumar residence

Barricades were being set up outside the residence of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday, with separate arrangements being made for the public and the media. Police deployment was also intensified amid speculation that Shivakumar could soon be handed the baton following the expected resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

May 28, 2026 10:31 IST

Breakfast, tears and a hug: Shivakumar meets Siddaramaiah

Idli, vada and chow chow bath were served at the breakfast meeting before an emotional DK Shivakumar broke into a hug with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and then sought his blessings.

May 28, 2026 10:23 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumar seeks Siddaramaiah’s blessings ahead of likely resignation

A teary-eyed Shivakumar touched Siddaramaiah’s feet to seek his blessings ahead of the Chief Minister’s likely resignation around 3 pm.
May 28, 2026 10:07 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumar posters surface in Bengaluru amid CM race speculation

A poster featuring Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar appeared at Bengaluru’s Mekhri Circle on Thursday as speculation intensified over a possible change in the state’s leadership.

May 28, 2026 09:45 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Siddaramaiah likely to meet Rahul Gandhi after resignation

Sources said Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sought time to meet Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and is expected to call on him after tendering his resignation. According to sources, the veteran leader wants to personally thank Rahul Gandhi following the party’s leadership transition discussions and may also politely decline the reported offer of a Rajya Sabha berth during the meeting.

May 28, 2026 09:43 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumar supporters distribute sweets amid CM speculation

Supporters of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar distributed sweets and raised slogans outside his Bengaluru residence on Thursday as speculation intensified over his possible elevation to the chief minister’s post.

May 28, 2026 09:38 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumar reaches Siddaramaiah residence for crucial breakfast meeting

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar arrived at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s residence in Bengaluru for the breakfast meeting called by the chief minister amid escalating speculation over a leadership change in the state.

May 28, 2026 09:35 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Governor Gehlot reaches Indore amid Siddaramaiah resignation buzz

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot arrived at Indore airport on Thursday morning amid intensifying political developments in Karnataka. According to sources, Gehlot travelled from Bengaluru to Mumbai before reaching Indore earlier in the day. His movement comes at a time when speculation is mounting over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s possible resignation and a potential leadership change in the state.


May 28, 2026 09:02 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Ministers begin arriving at Siddaramaiah residence ahead of key meeting

Ministers, including Santosh Lad and Byrati Suresh, started arriving at Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s residence in Bengaluru ahead of the crucial breakfast meeting amid intense speculation over Karnataka’s leadership change.

May 28, 2026 08:21 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Shivakumar supporters gather outside Bengaluru residence amid CM buzz

Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar gathered outside his residence in Bengaluru on Thursday amid intensifying political developments and speculation over a possible change in Karnataka’s leadership.

May 28, 2026 08:10 IST

Karnataka Leadership Tussle: Congress MLA says there is ‘100% possibility’ of Shivakumar becoming CM

Congress MLA Ashok Pattan on Wednesday intensified speculation over a leadership change in Karnataka, saying there was a “100 per cent possibility” of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar becoming the next chief minister. Hinting at a major Cabinet reshuffle under a possible new leadership, the Ramdurg MLA said 15 to 20 ministers from the current Cabinet may have to make way for fresh faces. He also asserted that there would be no voting in the Congress Legislature Party meeting and that the next leader would be elected unanimously.

May 28, 2026 07:46 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Buzz grows outside Shivakumar residence ahead of Congress breakfast meeting

Visuals from outside the Bengaluru residence of Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar showed heightened political activity amid intensifying speculation over Karnataka’s leadership change.

May 28, 2026 07:37 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Siddaramaiah’s office says resignation process will go ahead despite governor’s absence

Sources in the Karnataka Chief Minister’s Office said there will be no change in plans despite Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot being away from Bengaluru. According to sources, Siddaramaiah’s resignation will still be submitted to the Governor’s office even if the governor is not physically present in the city.

May 28, 2026 07:30 IST

Karnataka Leadership Tussle: Congress MLA says high command’s directions will be implemented today

Amid mounting speculation over a possible change of guard in Karnataka, Congress MLA TB Jayachandra said all developments in the state are taking place as per the directions of the party high command. Referring to the meetings held in Delhi on Wednesday, he said several issues were discussed during the “marathon meeting” and indicated that the leadership’s decisions would be implemented today.

May 28, 2026 07:18 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle: Governor leaves Bengaluru for hometown in Madhya Pradesh amid leadership buzz

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot is currently not in Bengaluru after leaving for his hometown in Madhya Pradesh late Wednesday night due to a family emergency. Sources said the governor departed from Bengaluru around 10.30 pm and took an 11.30 pm flight. No return flight has reportedly been booked yet, amid intense speculation over Chief Minister Siddaramaiah possibly meeting the governor to tender his resignation.

(Nagarjun Dwarakanath)

May 28, 2026 07:14 IST

Karnataka Power Tussle Live: Siddaramaiah seeks governor’s appointment amid resignation buzz

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot amid intense buzz over a leadership change, with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar emerging as the frontrunner for the top post after meetings with the Congress high command in Delhi.

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