Only 3 CMs have completed full terms: Karnataka’s revolving door since 1956
Karnataka's political landscape has been defined by frequent instability since 1956, with only three Chief Ministers completing full five-year terms.
The state has witnessed numerous resignations, coalition collapses, and leadership changes, often triggered by internal party dissent, defections, and corruption allegations.
- Siddaramaiah steps down as Karnataka CM, says 'not interested' in Rajya Sabha seat Times Of India —
- DK Shivakumar’s ‘pillar of strength’ post after Siddaramaiah quits as CM The Indian Express —
- Karnataka governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepts Siddaramaiah's resignation as CM, cabinet dissolved Times Of India —
- Why Siddaramaiah had to go now and why Shivakumar’s moment finally arrived The Indian Express —
- 'Karnataka politics over RS seat': No nataka, only hugs and tears between Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar Times Of India —