New Delhi, May 29 -- As political attention remains fixed on the leadership transition in Karnataka, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday paid glowing tribute to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, describing him as one of the most dominant and influential figures in the state's politics over the last four decades.

In a post on X, Ramesh praised Siddaramaiah's administrative acumen, his long-standing commitment to social justice, and the dignity with which he has handled the transition of power in the state amid indications that Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar may soon take over the top post.

"Siddaramaiah avaru has been a hugely dominant figure in Karnataka's politics for over four decades, which is a stupendous achievement in it...