Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is expected to step down tomorrow at 11:00 am, handing over his resignation to the Governor at the Lok Bhavan, according to sources. This significant political development clears the path for the Deputy Chief Minister to take over the top post in the state. However, a standoff continues between the outgoing Chief Minister and the Congress high command, as he has turned down the offer of a Rajya Sabha seat and a move to national politics in Delhi, insisting on remaining active in state politics. A crucial breakfast meeting is scheduled between the two leaders tomorrow morning before the official resignation. In his final act before exiting office, the outgoing Chief Minister is likely to clear the caste census survey report, a move seen as an effort to cement his legacy as a champion of backward classes and social justice. The party's central leadership continues its efforts to convince the veteran leader to accept the proposed compromise formula.
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