Karnataka government controversy
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.
Karnataka Government Worker Commits Suicide After 27 Months Without Salary and Workplace Harassment
Oct 18, 2025 02:20 pm CST
A tragic incident unfolded in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district where Chikoosa Nayaka, a waterman employed since 2016, died by suicide in front of a panchayat office after 27 months without salary. His suicide note detailed persistent harassment by local officials, sparking legal action under the SC/ST Act and political backlash against the state government.