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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stepped down, clearing the way for Deputy CM DK Shivakumar to assume the top post after weeks of internal party deliberations. The transition has sparked emotional scenes and debate over whether Congress unity will hold under the new leadership.
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K'taka's Political Shift: DKS Raj Begins As Siddharamaya Resigns, Will It Be Smooth?| The Hard Facts