New Delhi, May 28 -- Siddaramaiah is set to step down as Karnataka chief minister today, paving the way for his deputy, DK Shivakumar, to take over.

Siddaramaiah is scheduled to address a press conference in Bengaluru at 3 PM. He will fly to Delhi again after the presser, according to his office.

Siddaramaiah's resignation could finally bring an end to months of speculation over a leadership change in the Congress government in Karnataka.

Earlier in the day the 77-year-old Congress veteran hosted DK Shivakumar and other cabinet colleugues for a breakfast at his Kaveri residence. Visuals shared by the Congress party from the meeting reflected camaraderie between the leaders, with Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar exchanging hugs.

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