India, May 28 -- Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka chief minister on Thursday afternoon after serving in the post for three years. DK Shivakumar accompanied him to the Governor's house during the submission of the resignation. Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the special secretary to Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot as he was out of town. The secretary said that only the Governor can accept the resignation when he returns.

The outgoing chief minister thanked the Congress leadership for its support and affection while speaking to reporters after tendering his resignation. Siddaramaiah said he expected the Governor to accept his resignation upon returning and allow the next chief minister to take charge in accordance with t...