India, May 28 -- Amid major political developments in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is reported to have informed his cabinet colleagues that he will step down from his position, according to official sources.

The announcement was made during a breakfast meeting hosted at his residence in Bengaluru on May 28, 2026, which was attended by Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and other senior cabinet ministers. The meeting is being seen as a key moment in the ongoing leadership transition within the state Congress government.

Sources said the decision was conveyed in a cordial atmosphere, with Siddaramaiah expressing gratitude to his colleagues for their support during his tenure. In symbolic gestures that marked the emotional ton...