Karnataka Politics: Change of power in Karnataka; Siddaramaiah will resign, who will be the new Chief Minister?

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A big update has emerged from the political circles of Karnataka. There are talks that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will resign. After Siddaramaiah’s resignation, information has also come to light that D.K. Shivakumar will take oath as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka. Amidst these talks of changing the Chief Minister, discussion has also started on new political equations in Karnataka politics. According to the information, if D.K. If Shiv Kumar becomes the Chief Minister, then the formula to make four Deputy Chief Ministers in the state is being discussed.

Who are the possible candidates for the post of Deputy Chief Minister?

According to Congress sources, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parmeshwar and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s son Priyank Kharge, from OBC quota Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son Yatindra Siddaramaiah, from Lingayat quota M.B. Patil and Ishwar Khandre, and from minority quota K.J. George, U.T. There is a strong discussion going on about the names of Khadar and Zameer.

Breakfast meeting speeds up discussions
Amid talks of leadership change in Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are scheduled to hold a breakfast meeting on Thursday. This has given further impetus to the discussions about political change in the state. This meeting will be held on Thursday (May 28) at the Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Kaveri’ in Bengaluru. After the meeting, both the leaders can hold a joint press conference and give clarification on the ongoing discussions on leadership change.

In December 2025, the much talked about ‘Breakfast Diplomacy’ meeting was held between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister Shivakumar. This meeting took place at Shivkumar’s house. At that time, during the discussion on the post of Chief Minister and power-sharing, the Congress leadership had given a message of unity.

Is D.K. Will Shivkumar get this post?

It is being said that Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has directed Siddaramaiah to resign from the post of Chief Minister. It is also being told that after Siddaramaiah’s resignation, D.K. Shivkumar will take over as the Chief Minister. It is being said that Congress leadership has given big responsibility to Siddaramaiah in central politics. There is also talk that his son Yatindra Siddaramaiah will be made the Deputy Chief Minister. Apart from this, Yatindra Siddaramaiah has also been assured of being given some important portfolios.

Before resigning, Siddaramaiah may hold a lunch meeting with ministers and MLAs. On Thursday, Congress General Secretary K. The formal announcement is likely to be made in the presence of C. Venugopal and Randeep Singh Surjewala. Meanwhile, Shivakumar’s supporters have started putting up posters and sharing messages on social media congratulating him on becoming the next Chief Minister. The party has not yet issued any official statement on the change in leadership.