'Politics has become corrupted': Siddaramaiah says won't contest 2028 Karnataka polls
Veteran Indian politician Siddaramaiah has announced he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections, citing age, health, and the corruption of modern politics. He intends to remain active in public life but will step away from electoral office after a 50-year career.
Why it matters
The departure of a high-profile leader signals a potential shift in the political landscape of Karnataka and reflects broader concerns about the integrity of electoral processes.
BENGALURU: Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah on Sunday announced that he will not contest the 2028 Karnataka assembly elections, citing his advancing age, declining health and what he described as the growing corruption in politics.In a post on X, Siddaramaiah, 79, said he would remain active in public life but had decided not to seek electoral office again.“Since the political field has become corrupted today, I will not contest in the 2028 assembly elections.
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