The confusion surrounding Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation has cleared up, with several ministers confirming his departure after three years in office.
However, a viral itinerary of Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has raised questions about whether Siddaramaiah can tender his resignation while the governor is out of town.
According to Article 164 (1) of the Constitution, a governor administers the oath of office to the chief minister, but it doesn't specify that the governor must be physically present for a resignation.
Expert RK Singh suggests that a governor can accept a resignation even without being present in the home state, and it can be tendered through virtual methods like email or fax.
Siddaramaiah's resignation seems imminent, with several ministers confirming he will step down at 3 pm today, but there is no clarity yet on who will succeed him.
