A key development has taken place in Karnataka politics. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has resigned from his post. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar is likely to take over as the new Chief Minister in his place. However, according to the 2023 election affidavit.. DK Shivakumar has become the richest MLA in the country. He has declared assets worth Rs.1413.80 crore. There are 19 criminal cases pending against DK Shivakumar. He entered politics in 1980 and won as MLA from Kanakapura several times.