Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah submitted his resignation to the governor's office, stating that he prefers to remain in state politics. He declined the party's offer to move him to the Rajya Sabha, citing his interest in state politics.
Siddaramaiah, who will continue in public life and complete his remaining term as an MLA, said he will serve his people and remain active in politics. He acknowledged that he was stepping down on instructions from the Congress leadership.
The outgoing chief minister defended his government's guarantee schemes and rejected allegations that welfare spending had weakened the state's finances. He also reiterated his opposition to communal politics and his commitment to social justice and welfare politics.
