Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Governor of Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot, on May 29 accepted the resignation tendered by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and dissolved the Council of Ministers headed by him. In the proceedings issued by the Governor on May 29, it was stated that Siddaramaiah, in a letter dated May 28, had submitted his resignation from the office of the Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The order stated: “In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, I, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, hereby accept the resignation of Shri Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister of Karnataka. Consequently, the Council of Ministers headed by him stands dissolved.”
In a separate communication addressed to Siddaramaiah, the Governor said, “Dear Siddaramaiah, I have accepted the resignation tendered by you with immediate effect. Until alternative arrangements are made, kindly continue as caretaker Chief Minister. It is needless to state that no executive decisions shall be taken during this period.”
The Governor also issued a notification reiterating that he had accepted Siddaramaiah’s resignation under Article 164(1) of the Constitution and dissolved the Council of Ministers with immediate effect. The notification further stated that Siddaramaiah would continue to function as Chief Minister until alternative arrangements are made.
Meanwhile, R. Prabhu Shankar, Special Secretary to the Governor, in a letter addressed to Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, said that a copy of the Governor’s notification dated May 29 had been enclosed. The notification confirmed the acceptance of Siddaramaiah’s resignation and the dissolution of the Council of Ministers headed by him.
In his brief resignation letter, Siddaramaiah wrote: “I hereby tender my resignation as the Chief Minister of Karnataka. Kindly accept it.”
