Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Announces Retirement from 2028 Elections
Siddaramaiah, the 79‑year‑old former chief minister of Karnataka, announced on 26 July 2026 that he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections. He explained that advancing age, declining health and the growing corruption and money‑driven nature of politics led to his decision. In a speech at a private event in Mandya district’s KR Pet, he said, “Politics today has become deeply corrupted… I will not contest the 2028 elections.”
He added that he will remain active in public life, continue to raise people’s concerns, and work for the Congress party. Siddaramaiah also noted that he began his political career in 1978 as a taluk board member, so 2028 will mark fifty years in politics and that he will be about 82 years old then. The announcement was also posted on the social‑media platform X. Earlier in June 2026 he stepped down as chief minister, with DK Shivakumar taking over.
Entities: DK Shivakumar · Indian National Congress · Karnataka · Mandya district · Siddaramaiah
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- [● 12 SOURCES] He stepped down as Karnataka chief minister in June 2026 and was succeeded by DK Shivakumar. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] He posted the announcement on the social‑media platform X. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] He will remain active in public life and continue to raise people's concerns. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] He began his political career in 1978 as a taluk board member; 2028 will mark 50 years in politics. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] He said politics has become corrupt and money‑driven. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] The announcement was made at a private event in Mandya district’s KR Pet on 26 July 2026. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka Assembly elections. (All articles)
- [● 12 SOURCES] He cited his age (79) and declining health as reasons for not contesting. (All articles)