Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Karnataka chief ministerial transition of 29 May 2026:\n1. The Governor of Karnataka accepted Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resignation under Article 164 of the Constitution.\n2. A floor test in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly was mandated by the Governor before accepting the resignation.\n3. Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar is set to succeed as the new Chief Minister.\nWhich of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the resignation was accepted under settled constitutional convention without a floor test; a floor test is required only when there is doubt about majority. The Governor invites the leader of the legislature party of the ruling Congress to form the new ministry.