Siddaramaiah Steps Down As Karnataka CM   Karnataka CM Change: Siddaramaiah Resigns Karnataka politics entered a major transition phase after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28, 2026. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on May 29, 2026, and dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the next arrangement is made.