Karnataka leadership change: After CM exit & declining Rajya Sabha seat, what’s next for ‘accidental politician’ Siddaramaiah

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned, concluding a prolonged power struggle with Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar. Despite being offered a Rajya Sabha seat and a national party role, Siddaramaiah declined, stating his commitment to serving as an MLA. His departure marks the end of a significant era in state politics, built on welfare and backward class mobilization.