Karnataka politics has suddenly become very heated after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot left for Mumbai at time when speculation around Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation is already flying everywhere . And honestly,timing of this trip is what is making people look twice.
Gehlot reportedly left from Kempegowda International Airport at around 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday . Late night travel by Governor may be routine sometimes,but when it happens just before possible resignation of Chief Minister,people will obviously start connecting dots.
Siddaramaiah is anticipated to submit his resignation at 3 p.m. on Thursday . And this is where situation becomes more interesting because Governor is not in Bengaluru right now,but Congress insiders are saying process will not be stopped because of that.
Basically,Congress side seems very clear that Siddaramaiah will go ahead with resignation plans as intended . They are saying all developments will happen as scheduled,regardless of Governor's current location . That confidence itself says party has already prepared for transition behind closed doors.
Few things standing out rn:
- Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's sudden Mumbai trip has triggered political speculation .
- Congress leaders say Siddaramaiah's resignation will go ahead as planned.
- AICC General Secretary Surjewala denies any official talks on power-sharing.
And tbh,this denial about power-sharing is also getting attention . Because whenever leadership change discussions start,first thing parties usually say is that nothing official is happening. But at same time,inside meetings and calculations continue only.
Another detail adding fuel is that Siddaramaiah had sought appointment with Governor . Initially,Gehlot had reportedly indicated he was ready to meet Siddaramaiah either at 11:30 a.m. or after 3 p.m. on Thursday. Then this Mumbai departure happened late on Wednesday night . So naturally,questions started.
Siddaramaiah is also expected to speak to media after breakfast meeting with his cabinet ministers at his official residence,Kaveri,in Bengaluru . That statement may give some clarity,but in politics clarity also creates new confusion sometimes ah.
And right now,Karnataka Congress looks like it is standing at one sensitive turning point . Resignation talk,Governor's absence,leadership change buzz,Surjewala's denial… everything is moving together but nobody is saying full thing openly.
So for now,all eyes are on Siddaramaiah's next words and whether 3 p.m . on Thursday becomes just another political moment or beginning of something much bigger…
