Health, age and 'corrupted arena': Siddaramaiah on why he won't contest the 2028 Karnataka polls
The Congress leader also added that his decision comes after public pressure on him to contest once again.
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The Congress leader also added that his decision comes after public pressure on him to contest once again.
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
Siddaramaiah had said that he "politely declined" the Congress high command's Rajya Sabha seat offer.
Siddaramaiah, the longest-serving Karnataka chief minister resigned on May 28, paving the way for DK Shivakumar to take over as CM.
Siddaramaiah announced on Sunday that he will not contest any elections in future, including the 2028 state assembly polls, citing advancing age.
Minister says Siddaramaiah will continue to raise voice for the vulnerable people in the society
The Congress has weathered the transition from Siddaramaiah to DK Shivakumar in government
Siddaramaiah, senior Congress leader, will continue to remain active in politics and public life. His statement about not wanting to contest the next elections should not be interpreted as his announcement of retirement from electoral politics, Yatindra Siddaramaiah, Minister for Urban Development, said in Belagavi