With Siddaramaiah’s exit, Karnataka stares at leadership vacuum
TNN / May 29, 2026, 23:20 (IST)
Karnataka faces a significant political shift as veteran leaders like Siddaramaiah, Deve Gowda, and Yediyurappa recede, leaving a void in statewide emotional trust. Decades of personality-driven, caste-centric, and family politics have hindered the rise of a strong second line of leadership, potentially ushering in an era of coalition-based governance.