Karnataka Governor Gehlot Accepts Siddaramaiah’s Resignation

Soon after stepping down, Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar traveled separately to New Delhi to consult with the Congress high command on forming the new ministry.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot formally accepts Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister, paving the way for Congress leadership talks in New Delhi.

Source : Facebook

Show Quick Read

Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom

• Karnataka Governor accepts Chief Minister's resignation.
• New Congress leader selection process begins.
• Leadership transition discussions held in New Delhi.
• Ministry composition and party roles reviewed.

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has formally accepted the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who stepped down on May 28, 2026. The acceptance comes hours after submitting his resignation, Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar traveled separately to New Delhi to meet the Congress leadership.

According to sources, a significant moment unfolded at 10 Janpath when Rahul Gandhi warmly embraced Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Gandhi reportedly told him, “You hold a major stature in national politics. Your role must extend beyond Karnataka, you need to work for the country as well.” In response, Siddaramaiah is said to have replied, “Since you have asked, I will resign.” Rahul Gandhi then expressed deep respect for the veteran leader, remarking, “I value you greatly. You are among those who have strengthened the Congress party’s ideology. You have shown that principles matter more than power.”

Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Fly To Delhi

Reports indicated that discussions in the capital will focus on choosing the new Congress Legislature Party leader, shaping the composition of the next ministry, and reviewing organizational roles, including Shivakumar’s current position as KPCC president.

Clarity on the leadership transition is expected within the next couple of days. The Congress Legislature Party will elect its leader, who will then be appointed as the next chief minister.

Siddaramaiah’s resignation was handed to the Governor’s Special Secretary at Lok Bhavan on Thursday afternoon, marking the end of his tenure and opening the way for a new ministry in Karnataka.

Siddaramaiah Resigns 

Earlier in the day, Siddaramaiah gathered his cabinet colleagues for breakfast at his residence, where he announced his decision to resign. According to ministers present, he suggested that Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar would likely take over, in line with the Congress leadership’s guidance.

The resignation followed instructions from the Congress high command, which had urged Siddaramaiah to step aside for a leadership change in Karnataka. He was reportedly offered a national-level role in the party and a Rajya Sabha seat, though he has not accepted the proposal.

On Tuesday, both Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were called to New Delhi, where they attended a series of meetings at the Congress headquarters with Rahul Gandhi, party president Mallikarjun Kharge, and senior leaders K.C. Venugopal and Randeep Surjewala.