According to sources, the Governor is expected to summon the Chief Minister on Friday to seek clarifications before taking the next constitutional step.

The Governor had traveled to Indore on Wednesday night because his wife was unwell, and he returned to Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru on Thursday night. Immediately upon his arrival, his Special Secretary, Prabhu Shankar, presented the resignation letter to him. The Chief Minister had earlier arrived at Lok Bhavan along with his cabinet colleagues and legislators to formally state that he was stepping down from his post. However, since the letter was submitted during his absence, the Governor kept the resignation on hold and is likely to call the Chief Minister for an in-person meeting on Friday.

Governor tied up with Vice President's visit

The Governor has a busy schedule on Friday morning. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan is scheduled to arrive in Bengaluru at 7:30 am. The Governor will receive him and accompany him to an Art of Living event. Following this, both dignitaries will travel to Davanagere and Shivamogga to participate in various public programs. The Governor is expected to return to Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru only by 4:30 pm after wrapping up these commitments.

Outgoing CM may be asked to present resignation in person

Sources state that if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah returns to Bengaluru from New Delhi by Friday evening, he is highly likely to be called to Lok Bhavan. According to official rules, a resignation letter must be submitted in person to the competent authority, which in this case is the Governor. Therefore, the Governor may invite him to complete this protocol. High-level sources also mentioned that while the Chief Minister left Lok Bhavan on Thursday without accepting any official hospitality, the Governor might host him on Friday.

Siddaramaiah conveys disappointment over Governor's absence

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reportedly expressed his unhappiness over the Governor's unavailability despite requesting an appointment well in advance. Speaking at a breakfast meeting organized for his ministers, Siddaramaiah stated that the appointment had been fixed a day earlier, yet the Governor was not present in the city. He reportedly told his ministers that these actions by central authorities were intentional and cautioned his cabinet colleagues to remain alert.