Siddaramaiah
Karnataka Sugarcane Farmers Protest Escalates as Demonstrators Throw Slippers at Minister's Car
Nov 07, 2025 10:40 am CST
Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka intensified their eight-day protest by throwing slippers at Minister Shivanand Patil's car in Belagavi while demanding higher crop prices. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has scheduled a crucial meeting with sugar mill owners and requested urgent talks with Prime Minister Modi as agricultural unrest grows across North Karnataka districts.
Former Karnataka Minister and Congress MLA H Y Meti Passes Away at 79
Nov 05, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Veteran Karnataka politician H Y Meti, a former minister and sitting Congress MLA from Bagalkote, has died at 79 after treatment for respiratory issues. A close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Meti had a distinguished political career spanning decades, serving as forest minister and excise minister in previous governments. Political leaders across party lines have expressed condolences.
BJP Mocks Karnataka Congress with AI 'Musical Chair' Video Amid Chief Minister Succession Battle
Nov 05, 2025 02:00 pm CST
Karnataka's political landscape heats up as BJP shares an AI-generated 'musical chair' video mocking the power struggle between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. The video portrays four Congress leaders competing for the top position amid growing speculation about leadership change after two-and-a-half years of Congress rule in Karnataka.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Dismisses Leadership Change Speculation Despite Deputy's Supporters' Demands
Nov 03, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah firmly rejects speculation about leadership changes in the state government, expressing frustration at persistent questions regarding a potential power transition to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Despite rumors of a "November revolution" as the Congress government reaches its mid-term mark, both leaders emphasize unity while deferring to the party high command's authority on leadership decisions.
Karnataka Minister Confirms Succession Plan: Shivakumar to Follow Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister After 2028
Nov 03, 2025 01:11 am CST
Karnataka Housing Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan has dismissed rumors of an imminent "November revolution" in the state's leadership, confirming that while Deputy CM DK Shivakumar desires to become Chief Minister, the transition would only occur after Siddaramaiah completes his full five-year term in 2028. Khan's statement addresses ongoing speculation about power-sharing arrangements within Karnataka's Congress government.
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar Dismisses Leadership Change Rumors, Emphasizes Government Unity
Nov 02, 2025 12:47 am CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has firmly rejected speculation about leadership changes in the state government, emphasizing strong unity with CM Siddaramaiah. He proposed a bipartisan approach to Bengaluru's controversial Tunnel Road project and addressed various regional governance issues while maintaining focus on development priorities.
D K Suresh Expresses Desire to See Brother Shivakumar as Karnataka Chief Minister Amid Succession Speculations
Oct 29, 2025 08:09 pm CST
Former Congress MP D K Suresh openly shared his aspiration for his brother and Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar to become Karnataka's Chief Minister, while addressing speculations about a potential leadership change in November. Amidst rumors of a pre-arranged power-sharing agreement between current CM Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar, Suresh maintained that party decisions would be respected, emphasizing the Congress's responsibility to fulfill its five-year mandate to serve the people of Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Clarifies Son's Statement on Political Succession Was Misinterpreted
Oct 25, 2025 02:47 am CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has addressed the controversy surrounding his son Yathindra's comments about leadership succession, stating that the remarks were taken out of context. The statement, which mentioned Minister Satish Jarkiholi as a progressive leader while referencing the end of Siddaramaiah's political career, sparked speculation about succession plans amid existing rumors of a rotational chief minister arrangement with Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah's Son Suggests Father Should Mentor Satish Jarkiholi in Political Succession Plan
Oct 22, 2025 08:46 pm CST
Yathindra Siddaramaiah creates political stir by suggesting his father, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, should mentor PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi as he enters the final phase of his political career. This statement comes amid persistent speculation about leadership transition involving Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, highlighting factional dynamics within Karnataka's Congress government.
Karnataka Government Suspends Contract Cook for RSS Event Attendance: Service Rule Violation Explained
Oct 22, 2025 06:59 pm CST
A contract-based assistant cook at a Karnataka hostel was suspended for participating in an RSS event, violating government service rules prohibiting state employees from joining private organizations. The suspension occurs amid controversial new regulations affecting RSS activities in public and government spaces, despite similar attendance by numerous other government officials including school headmasters and a college principal.