Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Face Criticism Over Rs 43 Lakh Luxury Watches Amid Political Uncertainty

Dec 03, 2025 03:52 pm CST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar have ignited controversy by wearing Santos de Cartier watches worth approximately Rs 43 lakh during recent meetings. The BJP has seized this opportunity to criticize Siddaramaiah's socialist claims, drawing parallels to a similar 2016 incident. This controversy emerges amid speculation about leadership changes as the Congress government reaches its mid-term milestone in Karnataka.