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Siddaramaiah 2028 Polls Exit
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 1d ago
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced he won't contest the 2028 assembly elections, citing age, health, and a 'corrupted' political arena. He plans to remain politically active. Reactions include criticism from BJP's CT Ravi and support from Congress leaders urging him to reconsider.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Congress ponders future without Siddaramaiah
3d ago
Siddaramaiah firm on not contesting, says son
3d ago
CT Ravi twists Siddaramaiah's decision
4d ago
Siddaramaiah announces not contesting 2028 polls
What happened earlier
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Full story →'No one can change his decision': Karnataka minister Yathindra says father Siddaramaiah 'firm' on skipping 2028 polls
Karnataka minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah said his father Siddaramaiah is firm on not contesting the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections.
Siddaramaiah, 78, has prioritized his health as he approaches 80 and will retire from electoral politics.
He will remain actively involved in politics and continue to champion vulnerable sections.
Siddaramaiah had previously announced the 2023 elections would be his last contest.
He stepped down as chief minister on May 28, 2026, following Congress high command directions, paving way for DK Shivakumar.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →'Won't contest in 2028 polls': Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's big announcement
Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections.
He described his nearly 50-year political career as a debt to the people of Karnataka.
The announcement was made via a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Siddaramaiah is a veteran Congress leader and former Karnataka Chief Minister.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Congress leader Siddaramaiah announces retirement from politics
Congress leader Siddaramaiah announced retirement from politics, saying he will not contest future elections.
He cited age, health, and 'highly polluted' politics as reasons for stepping away.
Siddaramaiah stated that 'honest politics is struggling to survive' in the current environment.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →"Politics Has Become Polluted": Siddaramaiah Says Won't Contest 2028 Polls
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he will not contest the 2028 assembly elections.
He remarked that politics has become polluted and he does not want to continue that way.
Siddaramaiah is a Congress Working Committee member and will remain active in politics.
He asserted he will continue to be a voice for people's hardship and well-being.
The decision was announced ahead of the 2023 state elections where Congress is a key player.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Politics corrupt, won’t contest polls any more: Siddaramaiah
Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest any future elections, including the 2028 Karnataka assembly polls, citing advancing age, declining health, and politics becoming "corrupted".
The 79-year-old Congress Working Committee member resigned as Karnataka chief minister on May 28, 2026, paving the way for DK Shivakumar to take over as CM.
Siddaramaiah asserted he will remain active in politics and continue speaking on public issues, but said money had become central to elections, leaving little space for honest politics.
He noted that while people of Varuna constituency are urging him to contest again, he decided not to because of the changed political climate where candidates must give money to voters.
Siddaramaiah stated he will have completed 50 years in public life by the 2028 assembly polls, having started his political career in 1978 as a Taluk Board member.