Siddaramaiah
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Defends Kannadiga Identity While Advocating for Bengaluru Infrastructure Improvements
Oct 22, 2025 03:46 pm CST
Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw firmly responds to trolls questioning her Kannadiga identity following her critiques of Bengaluru's infrastructure problems. Born and educated in Bengaluru, the prominent entrepreneur maintains she has consistently advocated for infrastructure improvements across different political administrations, recently calling for urgent action from current government leaders to transform Karnataka's capital into a world-class city.
Karnataka BJP Leader Predicts Congress Government Collapse Amid Infrastructure Crisis and Political Turmoil
Oct 21, 2025 06:34 pm CST
Karnataka's BJP opposition leader R Ashoka forecasts the collapse of the Congress government by year-end, citing Bengaluru's deteriorating infrastructure, investment flight, and internal political divisions. His critique highlights the growing public dissatisfaction with road conditions, traffic congestion, and alleged mismanagement of tax funds, further intensified by Google's decision to establish its AI hub in neighboring Andhra Pradesh instead of Karnataka.
RSS Leader Accuses Congress of "Spewing Venom" After Priyank Kharge's Comments on Banning RSS Activities in Government Institutions
Oct 20, 2025 12:50 pm CST
RSS national executive member Indresh Kumar has responded to Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge's calls to ban RSS activities in government schools and temples, claiming that criticizing the RSS has become a habit for Congress. The controversy has escalated with Kharge reporting threats and the BJP accusing the Congress government of targeting officials participating in RSS activities.
Karnataka High Court Allows RSS March in Chittapur: BJP Celebrates Victory Over Congress Government
Oct 19, 2025 03:25 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has granted permission for RSS to hold its route march in Chittapur on November 2, overruling the Congress-led government's denial. The decision comes amid tensions between political parties, with BJP hailing it as a constitutional victory while Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintains the requirement for permission applies to all organizations equally. The court's ruling has significant implications for protest rights and political freedoms in Karnataka.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Challenges Murthys' Understanding of State's Social Survey: Not Just for Backward Classes
Oct 17, 2025 08:16 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has publicly addressed Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty's refusal to participate in the state's socio-economic survey, emphasizing it serves all citizens regardless of caste. The CM clarified that the survey aims to map Karnataka's entire population of seven crore people, not just backward classes, and highlighted that even upper-caste residents benefit from government welfare schemes.
Karnataka Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation: Siddaramaiah's Dinner Meeting Triggers Leadership Change Rumors
Oct 09, 2025 10:41 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's upcoming dinner with his ministerial council has intensified speculation about a potential cabinet reshuffle and leadership rotation with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar. While Congress officially denies any immediate changes before the Bihar elections, party factions continue to push competing agendas, creating internal tension that party leaders are now publicly asking the high command to resolve.
Karnataka Considers Adding Ramayana to School Curriculum: CM Siddaramaiah Announces at Valmiki Jayanti
Oct 07, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced plans to consider including the Ramayana and its author Maharshi Valmiki in the state's school curriculum. Speaking at the Valmiki Jayanti celebration in Bengaluru, the CM highlighted Valmiki's literary genius despite facing educational barriers and emphasized the importance of education for community development. The proposal follows a request from former minister VS Ugrappa and recognizes the epic's universal significance in Indian cultural heritage.
Karnataka Caste Census Survey Extended to October 19: CM Siddaramaiah Announces School Holidays for Completion
Oct 07, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has extended the deadline for the state's Caste Census (Social-Economic and Academic Survey) to October 19, 2023, declaring holidays for government schools to facilitate completion. With varying completion rates across districts (97% in Koppal but only 36% in Bengaluru), the government has mobilized 1.2 lakh teachers and 1.6 lakh staff for this comprehensive population survey that began on September 2.
Karnataka Home Minister Confirms Siddaramaiah Will Complete Full 5-Year Term as Chief Minister
Oct 02, 2025 11:05 pm CST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has firmly stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will serve his full five-year term despite ongoing speculation about a power-sharing arrangement with Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. Rumors of a leadership change in November have been dismissed as the minister assured that political stability would continue in Karnataka.
DK Shivakumar Firmly Rejects Karnataka Leadership Change Discussions, Warns Congress Workers
Oct 02, 2025 05:42 pm CST
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has issued a strong warning to Congress party workers against discussing potential leadership changes, emphasizing that such talk damages party unity. Following Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's assertion that he will complete his full five-year term, Shivakumar has declared the matter closed and threatened notices against those continuing these discussions, reaffirming both leaders' commitment to following the party high command's decisions.