Bengaluru, May 30 -- Amid heightened political buzz following Siddaramaiah's resignation as Chief Minister, Congress leader Ramappa Timmapur on Saturday said that there has been no change in the outgoing CM's role within the party.

He asserted that Siddaramaiah continues to remain active in politics and remains an important mass leader, even as discussions continue within the party over leadership transition.

Speaking to ANI, Timmapur said, "Siddharamaiah has resigned as Chief Minister, but he said that I am continuing my political activities. Therefore, nothing has changed. He continues to support the Congress Party. There is no change of any kind. He is active in politics. His necessity for Karnataka and the Congress Party continues. ...