Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Set to Resign, DKS Poised for Succession Amid Internal Power Struggle Barring a last-minute surprise, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to resign Thursday, marking the end of a political tenure that spanned over eight years and 12 days across two terms. This would surpass the record previously held by his mentor, D Devaraj Urs, and signal a significant shift in Karnataka’s political landscape. A senior official at Karnataka Lok Bhavan confirmed that Siddaramaiah had sought time to meet Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on Thursday afternoon, a move expected to clear the path for Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar to assume the role of the next chief minister. However, the ruling Congress party has remained officially silent on Shivakumar’s elevation, leaving the transition shrouded in uncertainty. Sources indicate that Siddaramaiah is pushing for a Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting with the party’s high command to elect his successor. This move is viewed by party insiders as an attempt to block Shivakumar’s path to the top post. Siddaramaiah’s camp believes a formal CLP election could result in home minister G Parameshwara emerging as a consensus candidate, particularly with sections of MLAs expected to support the senior Dalit leader. Such a development would not only delay Shivakumar’s elevation but also allow Siddaramaiah to claim political credit for facilitating Karnataka’s first Dalit chief minister from the Congress. Congress insiders familiar with the developments revealed that Siddaramaiah agreed to step down after directives from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The veteran leader credits Gandhi for backing him to become chief minister twice despite being seen as an outsider within the party structure.#rajya_sabha #karnataka_cm_siddaramaiah #dk_shivakumar #congress_legislature_party #randeep_singh_surjewala
Steep LPG Price Hike Not Right: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Slams Centre Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has criticized the Indian government for the recent increase in cooking gas prices, describing the hike as “very steep” and detrimental to the public. During a press briefing, he highlighted that the price of an LPG cylinder has risen by ₹115, while domestic gas prices have surged by ₹60. Siddaramaiah expressed concern over the impact on citizens, emphasizing that the decision has sparked widespread unease and questioned the government’s strategy in managing rising fuel costs. The minister’s remarks come amid growing public frustration over the sharp increase in energy expenses, which has placed additional financial strain on households. His criticism underscores the broader debate over how the central government is balancing economic policies with the needs of ordinary citizens. The hike has drawn attention to the disparity between fuel price adjustments and the affordability for everyday consumers, particularly in states like Karnataka where economic pressures are already significant. The government’s decision to raise prices has also raised questions about its approach to inflation and energy subsidies. While officials argue that the increase is necessary to offset rising production costs, critics like Siddaramaiah argue that such measures disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. The controversy highlights the tension between fiscal responsibility and social welfare in the current economic climate.#karnataka #indian_government #karnataka_cm_siddaramaiah #lpg_cylinder #domestic_gas_prices
