Since the Congress won the Karnataka elections in 2023, there was persistent talk of a power-sharing pact between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy Shivakumar, reportedly endorsed by the party’s central leadership, that would involve a transfer of power after two and a half years.

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Siddaramaiah's first tenure as CM was widely viewed as administratively effective, with welfare initiatives such as Annabhagya, Ksheerabhagya, and Shadibhagya benefiting economically weaker sections and becoming closely associated with his leadership.

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Siddaramaiah said he has submitted his resignation to the Governor’s office and expressed confidence it would be accepted. Thanking Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, he said he stepped down following the Congress high command’s direction 

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Chief Ministers personally hand over their resignation directly to the governor during a formal meeting at the Raj Bhavan. After accepting the resignation, the Governor appoints a caretaker government or invites another leader to form the government.

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Siddaramaiah will meet the governor Vajubhai Vala at 4 pm today

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