Siddaramaiah to retire from electoral politics? Former Karnataka CM reveals 2028 poll plan
A major statement by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked fresh political buzz in the state, with the Congress veteran making candid remarks on his electoral future.
INDIAA major statement by former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has sparked fresh political buzz in the state, with the Congress veteran making candid remarks on his electoral future. Siddaramaiah is the longest-serving CM of Karnataka. (Pic Credits: X/siddaramaiah)Add DNA as a Preferred SourceTRENDING NOWGold, silver prices today, February 8, 2026: Check city-wise rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and moreBomb threat to 9 Delhi schools, Bomb squad deployedSourav Ganguly slams PCB's India boycott threat, asks 'backing out of a World Cup for what?'Who is Shivam Mishra? Son of Tabacco barron, owns luxury cars worth Rs 60 crore, crashes Lamborgini in Kanpur's posh areaAfter Aishwarya Rai, Abhishek Bachchan, and Salman Khan, Vivek Oberoi's personality rights get protectedUttar Pradesh: Ganga Expressway set to become major economic hub, high-speed rail link, residential zones planned, here's all you need to knowDelhi Coaching Center Flood: 5 Including Owner of Basement Arrested By Police | IAS Coaching TragedyLaughter Chefs 3 fees: Here's how much Krushna Abhishek, Elvish Yadav, Bharti Singh charge per episode, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash, Jannat Zubair earnings revealedThe 50: Lion's real identity revealed, he is. . . , fans express their shock and surpriseMassive explosion in biotechnology company at China's Shanxi Province, 8 killed after trapped in Debris; what was the cause?Triple suicide case: Grandfather of Ghaziabad sisters urge government to ban Korean gameDelhi HORROR: Two men, one woman bodies found inside parked car on Peeragarhi flyover; suicide by poisoning suspected; who were the victims?Jeffrey Epstein files: Sex offender allegedly wanted to impregnate women at his ranch, create 'super race' of humansJeffrey Epstein files: New picture show sex offender dining with Elon Musk, Mark ZuckerbergGandiva Missile: Arjuna's Bow Reborn TodayFormer Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he will not contest the next Assembly Elections in 2028, saying that politics has now become 'thoroughly corrupted'. While speaking at an event in Mandya on Saturday, the 77-year-old said that people of the Varuna constituency want him to contest in the next elections. He said politics has become 'thoroughly corrupted and honest politics seems to have no leg to stand on'. Why Siddaramaiah has decided against contesting future elections''By 2028, I will be 82 years old. That will mark the completion of 50 years in my political life. I began my political journey in 1978 as a taluk board member. I have seen both defeats and victories. But I take satisfaction in the fact that I have not acted against the principles I believed in, nor betrayed my conscience,'' he said. ''The time has come where, if we contest elections, we would have to give money to the people. Politics today is thoroughly corrupted. Honest politics seems to have no leg to stand on. In this backdrop, I have arrived at the decision not to contest in future elections. For five decades, the people of the state have seen me as one among them and affectionately guided me. This debt weighs on me. Therefore, my future life too will be dedicated to public service,'' he added. ರಾಜಕೀಯ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಇಂದು ಕಲುಷಿತಗೊಂಡಿರುವುದರಿಂದ 2028ರ ವಿಧಾನಸಭಾ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಾನು ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಆದರೆ, ಸಕ್ರಿಯ ರಾಜಕಾರಣದಲ್ಲಿದ್ದು, ಜನರ ಕಷ್ಟ, ಸುಖಗಳಿಗೆ ಧ್ವನಿಯಾಗಿ ನಿಲ್ಲುತ್ತೇನೆ. ಮತ್ತೊಮ್ಮೆ ಚುನಾವಣೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಸ್ಪರ್ಧಿಸುವಂತೆ ವರುಣ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರದ ಜನರು ಒತ್ತಾಯಿಸುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಆದರೆ ನಾನು ಇನ್ನು ಮುಂದೆ ಯಾವುದೇ…pic. twitter. com/v0S4tCQ30o— Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah)July 26, 2026Who is Siddaramaiah? A look at his five-decade political journeyFor those unversed, Siddaramaiah was replaced by DK Shivakumar by the Congress leadership as Chief Minister in the state. However, he still remains the longest-serving CM of Karnataka. He was replaced by Shivakumar as Chief Minister earlier this year in May because of a 2. 5-year formula agreed by the Congress leadership after the party's victory in the 2023 Assembly Elections. Siddaramaiah began his political career in 1978 and has represented several constituencies such as Chamundeshwari, Badami and Varuna. He was associated with the Janata Parivar before joining Congress party in 2006. In Karnataka, he is widely regarded for his connect with the backward class in the state. Find your daily dose of AllLatest NewsincludingSports News,Entertainment News,Lifestyle News, explainers & more. Stay updated, Stay informed-Follow DNA on WhatsApp.