Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah will serve full term, says CM's economic advisor, rules out power-sharing pact

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Economic Advisor and senior Congress MLA Basavaraj Rayareddy strongly dismissed any possibility of a power-sharing arrangement within the ruling party. Amid internal speculation, he asserted that Siddaramaiah will serve the full five-year term as CM and said he would oppose any move to replace him.

12 hours ago

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

BJP dares Rahul Gandhi to confirm Siddaramaiah's five-year term as CM

Addressing a press conference at the party office, Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, released a poster on the completion of 2.5 years of the Siddaramaiah government, criticising it for the "price hike" of essential commodities.

4 days ago

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

When asked whether he would present the state budget this year and for the rest of the term, the Chief Minister replied, "Why are you (media) asking this question? Yes, I will continue as the Chief Minister and will also present the budget."

4 days ago

No confusion in Congress, says K'taka HM on 'leadership crisis' in party

Meanwhile, seven-time MLA and the Karnataka government's Special Representative in Delhi, T.B. Jayachandra, noted that, "Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar, and he himself are like children of the same mother. Differences of opinion are natural".

4 days ago

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State party president DK Shivakumar

'I wish him luck': Dy CM Shivakumar on CM Siddaramaiah's full term claim, defends MLAs' Delhi visit

Shivakumar was responding to the leadership tussle surfacing in Karnataka, with several MLAs and Ministers visiting Delhi reportedly to push for his elevation to the Chief Minister's post.

4 days ago

Bengaluru to become plastic and waste-free city, claims Siddaramaiah

"With public awareness and cooperation with the government, Bengaluru can become a plastic-free city by 2030," he said while inaugurating the Golden Jubilee celebrations (2025) of the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB), marking 50 years of the board's establishment.

6 days ago

MUDA case: Will talk later, says K'taka CM Siddaramaiah as petitioners celebrate

Red Fort blast: Siddaramaiah expresses shock, directs police chief to maintain high alert in K'taka

The blast, which ripped through a car at a traffic signal outside Gate No. 1 of Lal Qila Metro Station, sent shockwaves through the bustling Old Delhi neighbourhood, igniting multiple vehicles and shattering nearby windows.

15 days ago

Sugarcane crisis: Karnataka CM slams Union Minister Joshi over claims on ethanol allocation

Issuing a statement on Friday, CM Siddaramaiah stated, "I demand that Union Minister Joshi apologise to the farmers of Karnataka for his false statements made with the sole intention of turning them against our government."

18 days ago

Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 kicks off: Karnataka aims to become $1 trillion Skill Capital by 2032

The summit was inaugurated by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, Dr. Sharanaprakash R. Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship & Livelihood and Medical Education, and other senior dignitaries.

21 days ago

Siddaramaiah vexed by queries on Shivakumar succession, cabinet reshuffle after Bihar polls

CM Siddaramaiah, responding to queries about leaders of the Bihari community in Bengaluru expressing a desire to see Shivakumar as the next Chief Minister, retorted sharply, asking the reporter if there was no other subject to discuss.

22 days ago

Dr. Sharanprakash Patil, Minister for Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood (SDEL)

Karnataka to host first-ever Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 to shape "Workforce 2030"

The Karnataka government will host the inaugural Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 from November 4–6, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to drive workforce innovation and global employability.

24 days ago

Question on possibility of Shivakumar taking over as K'taka CM 'irks' Siddaramaiah

When asked whether a change of leadership was likely in November as the Congress-led government completes half its term, Siddaramaiah grew visibly irritated and retorted, "Who has made a statement in this regard? Where have they said it? Did they tell you?"

25 days ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah behaving like Kerala Wayanad's District Collector: BJP

The Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka made the statement, "Karnataka doesn't need a CM who bows to the fake Gandhi family, spends our treasury like it's High Command's ATM, and forgets his own state's farmers who put food on his table. We elected a Chief Minister of Karnataka, not a Puppet of Delhi, not a Brand Ambassador of Wayanad."

26 days ago

K'taka leadership row: Shivakumar declines to comment on Yathindra's 'Satish Jarkiholi as CM' remark

"I stand by discipline. Discipline is the priority of my party," Shivakumar underlined. The statements are likely to trigger a major controversy within the ruling Congress, as the Siddaramaiah camp is also expected to respond to Shivakumar's remarks.

Oct 24, 2025

K'taka CM's economic advisor raises voice against sand mafia, urges action

The public has raised concerns about a nexus between officials from the Department of Mines and Geology and local authorities, alleging widespread corruption. Rayareddy claimed that a sand mafia gang consisting of more than 200 individuals is operating in Koppal district, and the rampant corruption among department officials is a matter of public discussion.

Oct 21, 2025

Amid leadership row, CM Siddaramaiah to host dinner party today for ministers

Narayan Murthy refuses to partake in caste census; K'taka CM says they're mistaken

Speaking to the media in Mysuru, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah also asked, "In the coming days, even the Central government will conduct a caste census. Will they (Narayan Murthy and Sudha Murty) refuse to cooperate then as well?"

Oct 17, 2025

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

"In this background, school premises and grounds should not be used for activities unrelated to academics or educational objectives. It is directed that no permission should be issued for such purposes," the circular said. It further instructed that proposals seeking permission for such use should not be forwarded to the Commissioner's office.

Oct 16, 2025

Siddaramaiah to host dinner for Congress MLAs, may drop 15 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

The Chief Minister has already spoken to AICC General Secretary and Congress MP K.C. Venugopal during his recent visit to Bengaluru, and has claimed that he will also discuss the matter with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Oct 9, 2025

K'taka CM turns to Azim Premji for easing traffic woes in Bengaluru's ORR stretch

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has written to Wipro Founder Chairman Azim Premji, requesting his group's help in the easing of traffic on the Outer Ring Road (ORR) stretch.

Sep 23, 2025

Christians, Muslims are Indian citizens, says K'taka CM as BJP raises conversion bogey

Speaking to the media on Wednesday in Kalaburagi, CM Siddaramaiah stated, "The government has appointed 1.75 lakh teachers for the caste survey. From September 22 to October 7, they will visit every household in the state to collect information. This time, 40,000 more teachers have been deployed compared to the last survey."

Sep 17, 2025

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Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah will serve full term, says CM's economic advisor, rules out power-sharing pact

BJP dares Rahul Gandhi to confirm Siddaramaiah's five-year term as CM

'Will continue as K'taka CM & present budget', says Siddaramaiah amid leadership row

No confusion in Congress, says K'taka HM on 'leadership crisis' in party

'I wish him luck': Dy CM Shivakumar on CM Siddaramaiah's full term claim, defends MLAs' Delhi visit

Bengaluru to become plastic and waste-free city, claims Siddaramaiah

Red Fort blast: Siddaramaiah expresses shock, directs police chief to maintain high alert in K'taka

Sugarcane crisis: Karnataka CM slams Union Minister Joshi over claims on ethanol allocation

Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 kicks off: Karnataka aims to become $1 trillion Skill Capital by 2032

Siddaramaiah vexed by queries on Shivakumar succession, cabinet reshuffle after Bihar polls

Karnataka to host first-ever Bengaluru Skill Summit 2025 to shape "Workforce 2030"

Question on possibility of Shivakumar taking over as K'taka CM 'irks' Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah behaving like Kerala Wayanad's District Collector: BJP

K'taka leadership row: Shivakumar declines to comment on Yathindra's 'Satish Jarkiholi as CM' remark

K'taka CM's economic advisor raises voice against sand mafia, urges action

Narayan Murthy refuses to partake in caste census; K'taka CM says they're mistaken

RSS ban row: K'taka govt reissues old circular, forbids using school premises for private purposes

Siddaramaiah to host dinner for Congress MLAs, may drop 15 ministers in cabinet reshuffle

K'taka CM turns to Azim Premji for easing traffic woes in Bengaluru's ORR stretch

Christians, Muslims are Indian citizens, says K'taka CM as BJP raises conversion bogey

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