There were heartwarming scenes in Bengaluru as visuals from a breakfast meeting showed Karnataka Chief Minister Siddarmaiah and his likely successor, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, sharing friendly greetings before interacting with other state ministers. The footage captures the leaders greeting each other, with Shivakumar touching his senior leader's feet and giving him a warm hug with a smile, before sitting down for discussions.
The incumbent Chief Minister is anticipated to announce his resignation to the cabinet during this gathering. Following the meeting and a scheduled press conference, the leaders and ministers will proceed to tender the official resignation. The transition follows decisions made by the party high command to manage the leadership change.
Reporters on the ground indicate that the transition is proceeding without rebellion, with cabinet members gathering to present a united front. The upcoming resignation paves the way for a new administration under the incoming leader, marking a significant political shift in the state government. The exact composition of the new cabinet remains pending as the official resignation process concludes.
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