Siddaramaiah Considers Resignation Amid Cabinet Changes

Siddaramaiah is expected to host a key breakfast meeting amid rumors of his resignation to make way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Sources suggest that Congress leadership might be behind the push, offering Siddaramaiah a central role. Political dynamics continue to stir in Karnataka's leadership.

Siddaramaiah Considers Resignation Amid Cabinet Changes
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (File Photo/ANI)
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Speculation is rife regarding Siddaramaiah's potential resignation as Chief Minister, with a pivotal breakfast meeting scheduled for Thursday. The gathering, expected to include cabinet members, is seen as a crucial moment in Karnataka's political landscape.

Rumors indicate that the Congress leadership has encouraged Siddaramaiah to resign, possibly linked to an offer for a central party role and a Rajya Sabha seat. The meeting gains further significance with the altered travel plans of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, hinting at his participation.

The backdrop to these events includes discussions at the Congress headquarters involving party heavyweights like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. This power dynamics within the party occurs as Congress supporters urge fulfillment of a power-sharing promise following the 2023 elections.

Although the Congress has officially downplayed any imminent leadership change, the scenario evolves amid increasing internal pressure and strategic negotiations that could shape Karnataka's political future.

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