Siddaramaiah Resigns as Karnataka CM

Siddaramaiah announced his resignation during a breakfast meeting with his Cabinet colleagues, ending months of speculation about a leadership change in Karnataka.

The move is part of a power-sharing agreement brokered by the Congress high command to maintain party unity.

D.K. Shivakumar, a powerful party organizer, is set to be sworn in as the new Chief Minister.

Siddaramaiah, who became emotional during his announcement, stated he would remain active in state politics to support the party's social welfare agenda.