Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announces retirement from electoral politics, citing age and ‘polluted’ politics
Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, while asserting that he will continue to remain active in public life and work for the Congress and the people.Addressing a gathering during the 86th birth anniversary of former Speaker late ‘K R Pet’ Krishna at K.R. Pet town in Mandya district on Saturday, the veteran Congress leader said he would not contest the 2028 Assembly elections.The announcement came after supporters urged him to remain in electoral politics for another decade. Siddaramaiah, who represents the Varuna Assembly constituency, categorically stated that he would not seek re-election in 2028.His remarks prompted many in the audience to appeal to him to reconsider the decision.
- ▪Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, while asserting that he will continue to remain active in public life and work for the Congress and the people.Addressing a gathering during the 86th b
- ▪Pet town in Mandya district on Saturday, the veteran Congress leader said he would not contest the 2028 Assembly elections.The announcement came after supporters urged him to remain in electoral politics for another decade.
- ▪Siddaramaiah, who represents the Varuna Assembly constituency, categorically stated that he would not seek re-election in 2028.His remarks prompted many in the audience to appeal to him to reconsider the decision.
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Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced his retirement from electoral politics, while asserting that he will continue to remain active in public life and work for the Congress and the people.Addressing a gathering during the 86th birth anniversary of former Speaker late ‘K R Pet’ Krishna at K.R. Pet town in Mandya district on Saturday, the veteran Congress leader said he would not contest the 2028 Assembly elections.The announcement came after supporters urged him to remain in electoral politics for another decade. Mr. Siddaramaiah, who represents the Varuna Assembly constituency, categorically stated that he would not seek re-election in 2028.His remarks prompted many in the audience to appeal to him to reconsider the decision.
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