Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah poised to resign amid Congress leadership tussle

Senior Congress leaders in Delhi have urged Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to step down, and sources say he is expected to submit his resignation within the next one to two days. The call came after a high‑level meeting that included Siddaramaiah, deputy chief minister T.K. Shivakumar, Rahul Gandhi and other party officials, where the leadership reportedly pressed him to make way for a new face, with Shivakumar positioned as the likely successor.

Siddaramaiah has indicated he will respect the party’s decision and is preparing the formal resignation letter. The move reflects an ongoing power struggle within the state Congress, where Shivakumar has been pushing for the chief minister’s chair. Siddaramaiah’s tenure, which began after the 2023 state election, has been marked by a focus on social‑justice policies and a strong personal following. His resignation could trigger a reshuffle of the state cabinet and influence the upcoming electoral strategies of the party in Karnataka.