Siddaramaiah
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 CM Siddaramaiah Unveils World's Second Largest Khadi National Flag in Historic Belagavi Ceremony
Dec 10, 2025 12:41 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the world's second-largest khadi national flag at Belagavi's Suvarna Vidhana Soudha, emphasizing its importance as a symbol of national pride and unity. The historic event honored India's freedom struggle legacy while promoting constitutional values of fraternity and secularism among citizens, especially youth.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Dismisses BJP Allegations Over Watch Disclosure
Dec 05, 2025 01:30 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confidently refuted BJP MLC Narayanaswamy's allegations about undisclosed luxury watches, affirming complete transparency in his financial affidavit. Amid growing political tensions, Shivakumar highlighted his government's women empowerment initiatives while Union Minister Prahlad Joshi criticized the Congress administration for alleged corruption and factionalism between Shivakumar and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Visits Delhi Amid Chief Minister Rotation Controversy
Dec 03, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar travels to Delhi for personal engagements amid growing tensions over the Chief Minister position rotation agreement with Siddaramaiah. While Shivakumar claims the visit is for personal reasons, the trip occurs as Congress leadership prepares to address the power-sharing dispute between the two Karnataka leaders.
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 CM Siddaramaiah's "Politics Not Permanent" Comment Fuels Leadership Change Speculation
Dec 03, 2025 01:48 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's candid remark that "politics is not permanent" during a conversation with a Congress MLA has intensified speculation about potential leadership changes within the ruling party. As the government reaches its mid-term mark, the Congress high command appears to be working to stabilize tensions between top leaders ahead of an important legislative session.
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 Political Unity: Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Strategic Breakfast Diplomacy With 'Naati Koli'
Dec 02, 2025 01:30 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar demonstrate political unity through their second scheduled breakfast meeting featuring 'naati koli' (country chicken). This diplomatic engagement, backed by Congress central leadership, aims to strengthen their collaborative governance efforts and dispel rumors of internal party factions.
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.