Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah resigned as Karnataka Chief Minister on Thursday following directions from the Congress high command. He thanked Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge for allowing him to serve the state twice as CM. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is expected to succeed him amid long-standing discussions over a leadership transition within the Karnataka Congress.

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Siddaramaiah Steps Down as Karnataka CM; DK Shivakumar Set to Lead
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