Siddaramaiah Resigns As Karnataka CM, Governor Yet To Accept Resignation
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has submitted his resignation, according to Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Speaking to the media, Shankar said the resignation has been received officially, but it can only be accepted once the Governor returns to Karnataka. Gehlot had earlier left for his residence in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has submitted his resignation, according to Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot. Speaking to the media, Shankar said the resignation has been received officially, but it can only be accepted once the Governor returns to Karnataka. Gehlot had earlier left for his residence in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh. The development has triggered intense political discussions in the state, with attention now focused on the Governor’s return and the next steps in Karnataka’s political leadership transition. DK Shivakumar Touches Siddaramaiah's Feet, Seeks His Blessings at Breakfast Meeting As Karnataka Braces for Imminent Leadership Transition (See Pics).
Siddaramaiah Resigns As Karnataka CM
Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to Karnataka Governor, says, "I have received the resignation of Siddaramaiah (as the CM), but only the Governor can accept it after he returns."
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot left for his residence in Nagda, Madhya Pradesh, earlier today. pic.twitter.com/3ClBNsRos3
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2026
Bengaluru: "I have submitted my resignation to the Governor's Office. The Governor is not here; he is returning tonight. So, I submitted the resignation to his office," says Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pic.twitter.com/K48kn6Vjww
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2026
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to Karnataka Governor. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, who is out of the state, is returning tonight.
(Pics: Karnataka Lok Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/QF5UYFJaoq
— ANI (@ANI) May 28, 2026
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