Bengaluru, May 30 -- Former Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday formally submitted a letter to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to stake a claim to form the government in the state following his election as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP).

This comes after Siddaramaiah stepped down on May 28, stating that his resignation was "voluntary" and based on the suggestion of the party high command. After Siddaramaiah's resignation, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot dissolved the Council of Ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah has been asked to continue as Chief Minister until alternative arrangements are made.

Gehlot officially invited former Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakum...