Karnataka Chief Minister
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Faces BJP Criticism Over Rs 47 Crore Air Travel Expenses
Dec 12, 2025 03:12 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faces scrutiny from BJP after government records revealed Rs 47 crore spent on helicopter and chartered flights between 2023-2025. While BJP questions his socialist credentials, Congress defends the expenditure as necessary for official tours, highlighting the 79-year-old CM's travel needs and comparing it to central government expenses.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's Rs 47 Crore Chartered Flight Expenses Revealed in Legislative Council
Dec 11, 2025 09:39 pm CST
Karnataka government has spent over Rs 47 crore on Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's chartered flights and helicopters between May 2023 and November 2025, according to official records presented to the Legislative Council. The expenses include Rs 12.23 crore in 2023-24, Rs 21.11 crore in 2024-25, and Rs 14.03 crore for October-November 2025, covering official travel within Karnataka and to major cities across India.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Lighthearted Exchange with Reporter Over Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Preferences Amid Leadership Discussions
Dec 03, 2025 05:30 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah shared a humorous moment with reporters about dietary preferences following a breakfast meeting with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The interaction occurred amid speculation about leadership changes as the Congress government reached its mid-term point, with both leaders affirming their united approach to governance despite rumors of a potential power transition.
Karnataka Power Dynamics: The Culinary Side of Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Breakfast Diplomacy
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held two strategic breakfast meetings amid power-sharing discussions, revealing interesting culinary preferences. While one meeting featured vegetarian dishes respecting Shivakumar's preference, the other included Siddaramaiah's favorite country chicken curry specially sourced from villages. Both leaders will soon meet Congress high command in Delhi to resolve leadership questions.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar Meet Amid Transition Talks as Congress Seeks Resolution
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape faces uncertainty as Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar hold crucial meetings over a contested power-sharing agreement. With the halfway point of their government passed, Congress leadership including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi are expected to intervene in resolving the leadership transition dispute that has persisted since the 2023 election victory.
Karnataka Power Struggle: Kharge Demands Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Honor Leadership Sharing Deal
Dec 01, 2025 10:32 pm CST
The ongoing political tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar approaches resolution as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge intervenes, insisting both leaders honor their original power-sharing agreement. With a second "power breakfast" scheduled and complex caste dynamics at play, the timeline for transition remains contentious, with Shivakumar's camp expecting change by April 2026 while Siddaramaiah's supporters resist this deadline.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Ready to Attend DK Shivakumar's Breakfast Meeting Amid Unity Talks
Dec 01, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah confirms he's willing to attend Deputy CM DK Shivakumar's breakfast invitation despite not receiving a formal call yet. The two Congress leaders continue to display unity amid speculation about party divisions, with Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao affirming their collaborative relationship and commitment to following the high command's directives.
Karnataka's Political Power Transition: Understanding the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Arrangement and Congress High Command's Role
Nov 29, 2025 05:44 pm CST
An in-depth analysis of the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, examining the likely transition timeline orchestrated by Congress High Command. The article reveals insider perspectives on the four-point understanding emerging between the leaders and explores how caste dynamics and party stability concerns will shape Karnataka's political future.
Siddaramaiah's Son Dismisses Karnataka CM Change Rumors: "No War, No Conflict"
Nov 29, 2025 02:47 am CST
Yathindra Siddaramaiah, son of Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress MLC, has firmly denied rumors of leadership conflict between his father and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. He clarified that discussions about changing the Chief Minister are only happening in media circles, not within the party, and emphasized that only the Congress high command has authority to make leadership decisions.
Veerappa Moily Blames Congress Central Leadership for Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar Power Struggle in Karnataka
Nov 28, 2025 09:44 pm CST
Former Union Minister M Veerappa Moily criticizes Congress central leadership for failing to address the escalating power tussle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. Moily warns that without urgent restoration of party discipline, Congress risks losing its position in Karnataka, especially as religious leaders begin taking sides in the political conflict.