Bengaluru, May 28 -- The critical breakfast meeting called by Karnataka CM Siddaramiah got underway on Thursday as the state braced for imminent transition in leadership. During the meeting Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar was seen touching the feet of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a show of respect.

The two leaders also shared a warm embrace a sign of the transition that the state is likely to witness. As per reports Siddarmaiah is likely to announce his resignation as CM post the breakfast meeting with DK Shivakumar tipped to take over.

Earlier, Shivakumar arrived at Siddaramaiah's residence 'Kaveri' in Bengaluru amid speculations of leadership change and elevation of Shivakumar to CM post. Several Karnataka Ministers al...