What's Next For Siddaramaiah & Karnataka? | DK Shivakumar Era Begins After CM Exit

Added: 2026-05-31

[00:00:00]After months of speculation and high-voltage power tussle, Siddaramaiah has finally stepped down as the Chief Minister of Karnataka, clearing the path for D.K. Shivakumar to take charge. From the architect of the Congress comeback to now the face of the government, is this the beginning of a new D.K. era in Karnataka? Well, this next report breaks down all the details.

[00:00:25]>> It's Namaskara to D.K. Shivakumar.

[00:00:29]After months of power tussle, comes the truce.

[00:00:35]And transfer of power.

[00:00:40]>> Whatever sir, let the party take a decision. Let the Congress party take a decision.

[00:00:46]And I command take a decision.

[00:00:49]He will be the Chief Minister of this state.

[00:00:53]>> The day began with a hug and a handshake.

[00:00:58]>> [music] >> And a power breakfast.

[00:01:01]On the table was idli, uddina vada, sambar, chutney, >> [music] >> and khara bath.

[00:01:08]And the Chief Minister's chair.

[00:01:12]It was at this table that an emotional Siddaramaiah officially [music] announced his decision.

[00:01:18]Siddaramaiah told his cabinet he will be resigning as Chief Minister, [music] abiding by the high command's call.

[00:01:26]He said he agreed to the decision as it was important to follow the party bosses direction.

[00:01:34]Outside, his supporters broke down.

[00:01:44]Others took to the streets in protest.

[00:01:47]As Siddhu [music] and his successor D.K.

[00:01:49]Shivakumar traveled in the same car to the Governor's house.

[00:01:55]Close to 3:00 p.m., Siddaramaiah was at Lok Bhavan where he officially tendered his resignation.

[00:02:03]Minutes later, Sidhu and DKS [music] addressed a joint press conference.

[00:02:19]Siddaramaiah has made it clear that he will not be moving out of Karnataka.

[00:02:24]He will continue to serve as an MLA despite [music] the high command offering him a Rajya Sabha role.

[00:02:45]In the end, the messaging and the optics [music] were clear.

[00:02:50]All is well that ends well.

[00:02:53]With Deepak Bopanna and Rituraj for Rohit in Bengaluru, Yamini Joshi for NDTV.