Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Siddaramaiah retires from electoral politics
Siddaramaiah, who was the Chief Minister of Karnataka, has decided to stop running for elections.
He is 79 years old and feels that politics has become corrupt.
He mentioned that when he was younger, people in his area helped him win elections, but now things are different.
He will still be involved in politics but won't be contesting in any future elections.
The next state elections are expected in May 2028, and he will be 81-82 years old then.
He also said that his health is not as strong as it used to be.
Siddaramaiah has been in politics for nearly 50 years and has decided to dedicate the rest of his life to public service.
Siddaramaiah announces retirement from electoral politics due to age, health, and corruption.
He will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections but will remain active in politics.
Served as Karnataka's Chief Minister for over eight years across two terms.
Resigned as Chief Minister in May 2023, replaced by DK Shivakumar.
Public in his constituency urged him to contest, but he decided against it.
- Who
- Siddaramaiah, former Chief Minister of Karnataka
- What
- Announced retirement from electoral politics
- When
- Announced on Sunday
- Where
- At an event in Mandya district
- Why
- Cited age, health, and corruption in politics
Siddaramaiah's Decision
Public and Party Perspectives
Reason for Retirement
Siddaramaiah's Decision
Siddaramaiah cites age, health, and corruption in politics as reasons for retiring from electoral politics.
Public and Party Perspectives
Public in his constituency urged him to contest the state polls.
Future Involvement
Siddaramaiah's Decision
Siddaramaiah plans to remain active in politics but not contest elections.
Public and Party Perspectives
The Congress party may still have roles for him, such as in the Congress Working Committee.
- Name
- Siddaramaiah
- Age
- 79
- Previous Position
- Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Tenure
- 2013-2018 and May 2023
- Next Election
- Expected in May 2028
- Current Role
- Member of Congress Working Committee
Sources
Siddaramaiah announces retirement from electoral politics, cites age and ‘corrupted politics’
No Polls, But Strong Role In KarNataka, Congress: Decoding Siddaramaiah’s Retirement From Electoral Politics
