Siddaramaiah

Siddaramaiah's future uncertain after May 4: Former K'taka CM

Mallikarjun Kharge dismissed speculation about a leadership change, stating that Siddaramaiah will continue as Chief Minister for now. He said any leadership decision would be taken collectively by senior Congress leaders, and clarified that he is not in the race for the CM post.

Apr 30, 2026

Bengaluru: CM Siddaramaiah Visits Hospital to Meet Injured After Wall Collapse

Karnataka govt orders statewide hospital safety audit after Bowring tragedy; report due in a week

The tragedy occurred after heavy rain, hail, and thunderstorms caused a compound wall to collapse on people taking shelter nearby, leaving seven dead and several injured. Siddaramaiah announced ₹5 lakh compensation for victims' families and free treatment for the injured,

Apr 30, 2026

Row over Siddaramaiah's 'stray bulls' remark; BJP counters with 'rodents' swipe at Congress

A political row broke out in Karnataka after Siddaramaiah called BJP leaders "stray bulls," drawing a sharp "rodents" jibe from B. Sriramulu. He also accused the Congress of corruption and fearing defeat in upcoming by-elections.

Apr 2, 2026

Karnataka Police ensuring peace, among best in country: Home Min Parameshwara

Highlighting achievements, he cited top rankings in justice delivery, anti-drug operations, and cybercrime control. He also announced plans for police reforms, including recruitment drives and a permanent Police Recruitment Board, while emphasising continued efforts to strengthen law enforcement and public safety.

Apr 2, 2026

Karnataka bypolls: BJP candidates file nominations as Yediyurappa, Pralhad Joshi join processions

BJP candidates Srinivas Dasakariyappa and Veeranna Charantimath filed their nominations for the Davanagere South and Bagalkot Assembly bypolls in Karnataka, accompanied by large processions and strong party backing.

Mar 23, 2026

Karnataka to increase commercial LPG supply after meeting with gas firms, hotel bodies

The move aims to curb irregularities and ensure smoother distribution. The Chief Minister highlighted a supply-demand gap, with only 1,000 cylinders being supplied daily against a demand of 50,000, causing closures of establishments. A follow-up meeting with hotel associations is planned to review the situation

Mar 23, 2026

Karnataka govt announces social media ban for children under 16

The government also announced several education reforms, including appointing mental health counsellors at 204 Block Resource Centres, upgrading schools and colleges, improving infrastructure, and introducing AI-based learning.

Mar 6, 2026

BJP accuses Karnataka govt of SC/ST 'funds chori'; asks Rahul Gandhi to speak up on issue

R. Ashoka alleged that out of ₹42,018 crore allocated for SC/ST welfare, nearly ₹35,000 crore was diverted, leaving only about ₹7,000 crore for targeted development. He termed it a "year-on-year loot" and accused the government of misusing funds meant for education, health, and empowerment.

Mar 4, 2026

Karnataka govt monitoring West Asia crisis; 109 Kannadigas stranded in UAE, Bahrain, Centre on high alert over communal unrest

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said 109 Kannadigas are stranded in the UAE and Bahrain amid West Asia tensions. Meanwhile, the Centre has alerted states over possible attempts to exploit the Iran crisis to incite communal unrest, with intelligence agencies closely monitoring the situation.

Mar 2, 2026

Bengaluru GAFX 2026: Karnataka leading AVGC-XR revolution, says CM Siddaramaiah

Karnataka, the first state to introduce an AVGC policy in 2017, is now implementing its 2024–2029 policy focused on incentives, infrastructure, startups and original IP. The government is also expanding creative clusters beyond Bengaluru and promoting immersive technologies in tourism, education and healthcare.

Feb 27, 2026

Karnataka healthcare system 'crumbling': BJP demands Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao's resignation

Ashoka warned that delays in payment could disrupt essential diagnostic services, severely affecting poor and middle-class patients, including accident victims and cancer patients. He questioned Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over the delay in releasing funds and urged him to remove the Health Minister from the cabinet.

Feb 19, 2026

K'taka Cong lawmakers on foreign tour amid leadership crisis, reject claims of political motive

Amid an ongoing leadership tussle in the Karnataka Congress, a group of legislators left for a private foreign tour, triggering political speculation. The MLAs and MLCs, many considered close to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, departed from Kempegowda airport.

Feb 18, 2026

No SCSP/TSP funds should be diverted for guarantees: Karnataka BJP tells CM

Karnataka BJP, led by R. Ashoka, urged CM Siddaramaiah not to divert SCSP/TSP funds for guarantees or general schemes, warning it would harm SC/ST welfare. The Congress government claims the funds still benefit SC/ST communities, while BJP and JD(S) allege misappropriation.

Feb 17, 2026

R. Ashoka urges Siddaramaiah to earmark Rs 15,000 crore for backward regions

Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to allocate at least Rs 15,000 crore in the upcoming Karnataka Budget. He called for a separate and exclusive allocation, warning against merging funds from other departments or development boards to inflate figures.

Feb 14, 2026

80–90 MLAs want Shivakumar as Karnataka CM: Congress MLA amid leadership tussle

Amid the ongoing leadership tussle in Karnataka Congress, MLA Iqbal Hussain has claimed that around 80–90 party MLAs want Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to become Chief Minister. Hussain said many legislators believe Shivakumar deserves the post in recognition of his hard work and struggles, and that a leadership change would benefit governance and upcoming elections.

Feb 12, 2026

CM Siddaramaiah targets Rs 10,000 crore chit fund transactions via MSIL, ensures secure investments

'I'm confident that Siddaramaiah will keep promise': Shivakumar's brother on Karnataka Cong crisis

Siddaramaiah, however, avoided directly addressing speculation about a leadership change, asserting that both he and Shivakumar would abide by the Congress high command's decision. He criticised the media for repeatedly raising the issue and maintained that the matter rests with the party leadership.

Feb 11, 2026

CM Siddaramaiah & I know what we spoke': DK Shivakumar on K'taka Congress 'crisis'

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and Congress state president D.K. Shivakumar downplayed reports of a leadership crisis, asserting that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are clear about their understanding reached with the party leadership.

Feb 10, 2026

K'taka Congress crisis escalates with fresh call for Shivakumar as CM

The leadership crisis within the Karnataka Congress has intensified as Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar's loyalists openly demanded that he be given a chance to serve as Chief Minister.

Feb 9, 2026

CM's son is our high command: K'taka Dy CM on Yathindra's 'no leadership change' remark

Shivakumar also discussed the foundation stone-laying ceremony for Congress offices in March and addressed allegations about caste-based exclusion, affirming that the Congress operates on principles, not caste or religion.

Feb 6, 2026

Metro fares not decided by State but fixed by panel set up by Centre: K'taka CM

In an official statement, the Chief Minister said the Bengaluru Metro is more than just a transport system and described it as a symbol of the city's aspirations and an everyday lifeline for lakhs of working people, students, and families. He said a responsible government must listen to citizens first and assured the people of Karnataka that their concerns would not be ignored.