Everything that happened in Siddaramaiah Retirement Announcement

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.

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.

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.

Siddaramaiah said politics has become polluted and he will not contest the 2028 elections.

He asserted he will remain active in politics and continue to be a voice for the people.

The Congress Working Committee member spoke about hardship and well-being of the people.