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Siddaramaiah 2028 Exit
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 3h ago
Former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah announced on July 26, 2026, that he will not contest the 2028 assembly polls, citing age, health, and a 'corrupted' political landscape. He will remain active in politics.
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Siddaramaiah announces no 2028 contest
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Full story →Politics corrupt, won’t contest in 2028: Siddaramaiah
Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah announced he will not contest the 2028 assembly elections, citing corruption in politics.
Siddaramaiah said politics has become corrupt and survival of clean politics is untenable, with parties paying people to vote.
He made the announcement at an event in KR Pet of Mandya district and confirmed via social media that he is retiring from electoral politics.
Siddaramaiah stated he is 79 now and would be 81-82 by the next elections, and due to health reasons may not work with the same enthusiasm.
He will have completed 50 years in politics by 2028 and will continue in active politics despite not contesting elections.
Earlier · 13h 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 · 10h 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 · 6h ago
Full story →"Politics Has Become Polluted": Siddaramaiah Says Won't Contest 2028 Polls
