Siddaramaiah
22nd and current Chief minister of Karnataka
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Siddaramaiah, also referred to by his nickname Siddu, is an Indian politician who is serving as the 22nd Chief Minister of Karnataka from 20 May 2023. He also held that position previously from 2013 to 2018, being only the second person to hold that office for a full five-year term. He belongs to the Indian National Congress and is presently the leader of the Congress Legislative Party. He represented the Varuna Assembly constituency from 2023, previously from 2008 to 2018, Badami Assembly constituency from 2018 to 2023, and Chamundeshwari Assembly constituency from 2004 to 2007, 1994 to 1999, and from 1983 to 1989 in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1996 to 1999 and from 2004 to 2005 while he was a member of the Janata Dal and Janata Dal (Secular). He also served as the Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly on two occasions, from 2019 to 2023 and from 2009 to 2013. Siddaramaiah was a member of various Janata Parivar factions for several years.
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Will only drop ineligible BPL card holders: Karnataka CM on ration rowKarnataka's chief minister Siddaramaiah has refuted claims that the state is removing BPL cardholders to fund its guarantee schemes. He clarified that only "ineligible" beneficiaries, including..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lokayukta quizzes Sidda in MUDA case for 2 hrs, BJP calls it 'scripted'Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was questioned by the Lokayukta for two hours in connection with a land allotment case. The case involves the alleged irregular allotment of land to his wife...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Lokayukta cops summon Siddaramaiah for questioning in Muda case tomorrowKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been summoned by the Lokayukta police for questioning in connection with an alleged land allotment scam. The investigation pertains to irregularities in the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
MUDA case: Siddaramaiah refuses to resign as Karnataka CM, says, 'will not...'Meanwhile, Senior Minister in the Siddarmaiah government Priyank Kharge challenged the BJP to provide evidence or proof if they have any of any alleged corruption in the MUDA caseDNA - Published | |
MUDA case: Big setback for Siddaramaiah, Karnataka HC dismisses CM's petition, upholds...In his judgment, the single judge bench of Justice Nagaprasanna said that the order of sanction for prosecution does not suffer from non-application of mind by the GovernorDNA - Published | |
'Rebuke to BJP-led central govt': Siddaramaiah on SC granting bail to Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalKarnataka CM Siddaramaiah criticized the BJP after the Supreme Court granted bail to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, calling it a rebuke to the central government for misusing constitutional institutions...IndiaTimes - Published | |
DNA Explainer: What is MUDA land scam case in which Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to face prosecutionThe allegations centre around the MUDA and claims of malpractices surrounding land allotments.DNA - Published | |
'Close all deposits...': Karnataka government suspends transactions with SBI, PNB due to...Chief Minister Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka government has issued a directive ordering all state government undertakings to suspend transactions with State Bank of India (SBI) and Punjab National Bank..DNA - Published | |
Good news for Bengaluru as govt allows club, restaurants to...Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah highlighted in his budget speech the government's support for business establishments. The recent government orders will exclusively impact businesses within BBMP..DNA - Published | |
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah: Targeted by BJP in land row as I am from backward classIndiaTimes - Published | |
MUDA 'scam': Siddaramaiah claims conspiracy as he belongs to backward class and is CM second timeIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Whatever Congress high command ...': Karnataka's Siddaramaiah drops hint on demand for 3 dy CMsIndiaTimes - Published | Siddaramaiah vows legal action in Valmiki corporation scandal; denies protection to guilty partiesChief Minister of Karnataka Siddaramaiah says that in the death case involving the employee of Maharishi Valmiki Corporation, no one will be shielded and that anyone proven guilty will face quick legal..IndiaTimes - Published |
H D Kumaraswamy rakes up '16 death of Sidda's son in Belgium, CM hits backJD(S) state president Kumaraswamy criticized Siddaramaiah for not investigating his son Rakesh's death in Belgium, questioned MP Prajwal Revanna fleeing with family knowledge, and emphasized the need..IndiaTimes - Published | Siddaramaiah writes to PM againIndiaTimes - Published |
'Obscene videos' case: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to cancel diplomatic passport of JD(S) MP Prajwal RevannaThe letter, penned by Siddaramaiah to PM Modi, highlights the severity of the accusations leveled against Prajwal Revanna, emphasizing the shock and concern felt not only in Karnataka but across the..IndiaTimes - Published | CBI likely to issue 'Blue Corner Notice' against Prajwal Revanna, SIT officials sayKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah held a crucial meeting with Special Investigation Team (SIT) officials regarding the alleged sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna. The officials informed the..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Allowed Prajwal to escape': Amit Shah attacks Congress over delayed action on 'obscene videos' caseAmit Shah on Wednesday accused the Congress government in Karnataka of deliberately delaying action against suspended JD-S leader Prajwal Revanna in the obscene video case until after the voting in..IndiaTimes - Published | Deve Gowda planned escape of his grandson Prajwal, says SiddaramaiahIndiaTimes - Published |
Siddaramaiah holds dharna protesting Centre's 'injustice' in release of drought relief to KarnatakaIndiaTimes - Published | Union minister Meenakashi Lekhi dismisses Opposition's 'anti-incumbency' claims, says pro-BJP wave in IndiaMeenakshi Lekhi dismisses anti-incumbency claims, promotes pro-incumbency sentiment. BJP's strength and PM Modi's popularity emphasized. Siddaramaiah predicts NDA's defeat due to unmet promises and..IndiaTimes - Published |
Karnataka government forms SIT to probe alleged video leak case in HassanThe Karnataka government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday in response to the alleged leaked footage controversy in Hassan. Earlier on April 25, the Chairperson of the Women's..IndiaTimes - Published | Centre has released Rs 3,454 cr for drought relief, says SiddaramaiahOn Saturday, Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah stated that the Centre has approved Rs 3,499 crore as drought relief and has released only Rs 3,454 crore. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Blatant lie': Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi, defends 4% Muslim quota in KarnatakaSiddaramaiah criticizes PM Modi for false claims of Congress transferring reservation quota to Muslims. He demands an apology and challenges Modi's allegations, emphasizing the inability to amend..IndiaTimes - Published | Ahead of PM Modi's Mysuru visit, Siddaramaiah asks him to explain his contribution to cityModi campaigns in Mysuru, questioned by Siddaramaiah for Karnataka actions. Criticizes unfulfilled promises, urges voters to choose Congress over BJP in Mysuru-Kodagu. Karnataka goes to polls in two..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress ticket for Karnataka netas' kin, Moily outCongress announced candidates for Karnataka's Lok Sabha constituencies, with family legacies influencing selections. Reddy's discontent poses defection threats, amid speculation of Siddaramaiah's..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka Congress MLA bats for stopping guarantee schemes if party fails to win max seats in LS pollsCongress MLA H C Balakrishna advocates stopping Karnataka government's guarantee programmes if Congress fails to win maximum seats in Lok Sabha polls. The Magadi MLA said he had spoken to Chief..IndiaTimes - Published |
Siddaramaiah elated over decision to confer Bharat Ratna on Ex-Bihar CM posthumouslyIndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka ex-CM B S Yediyurappa praises Siddaramaiah government's 'poll guarantees'The 'poll guarantees' initiative introduced by Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka has come under attack by BJP leaders and even PM Modi, but formerCM B S Yediyurappa Saturday refused to..IndiaTimes - Published |
Poll guarantees exerting significant pressure on Karnataka economy, says CM's economic adviserKarnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah's newly appointed economic adviser Basavaraj Rayareddi has said that implementation of the Congress government's five poll guarantees is imposing a "huge financial..IndiaTimes - Published | Declare public holiday on Jan 22: MLA to SiddaramaiahIndiaTimes - Published |
Have not yet got invitation for consecration of Ram temple in Ayodhya: SiddaramaiahIndiaTimes - Published | Siddaramaiah govt to take ordinance route to enforce 60% Kannada on hoardingsThe Congress government in Karnataka is planning to enforce the allocation of 60% signboard space in all business establishments to Kannada, replacing the existing 50:50 ratio. The government announced..IndiaTimes - Published |
'People are seeing the behaviour of Congress...': BRS leader slams Cong over hijab row in K'takaThe debate on the hijab issue again rose to prominence after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced in a public meeting that his government would lift the ban on hijab imposed by the previous..DNA - Published | K'taka hijab ban removal: BJP strongly reacts to CM's decision, says raising concern about 'secular nature'Siddaramaiah on Friday said he has ordered the withdrawal of the ban, observing that choice of dress and food is personal.DNA - Published |
Elections 2024: Congress leader P. Chidambaram to head Congress manifesto committeeThe list also includes Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh, Shashi Tharoor, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra among others.DNA - Published | No more Hijab ban in Karnataka, announces chief minister SiddaramaiahIndiaTimes - Published |
'Congress using Karnatak government as ATM' BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla criticises Siddaramaiah for using luxury jetThe BJP continues to attack the Karnataka government led by Siddarmaiah after a video of the Chief Minister and his ministers travelling by a luxury jet to Delhi went viral. The Karnataka Chief..DNA - Published | Telangana CM Oath Ceremony Live: Congress' Revanth Reddy set to take oath; know who's invited, who's notFormer Telangana Chief Minister KCR, along with Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar, MK Stalin, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu has been invited to the grand event.DNA - Published |
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'Prime Minister should read Karnataka's political history': Priyank KhargeResponding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi raising doubts on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's tenure in government, Congress MLA Priyank Kharge suggested that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should..IndiaTimes - Published | After row, Siddaramaiah holds breakfast meeting to present a united faceKarnataka Congress is facing internal divisions ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The party is split into two camps, with some supporting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and others backing Deputy..IndiaTimes - Published |
After asserting he'd be CM for full term, Siddaramaiah retractsAfter initially stating that he would remain as Karnataka CM for a full term, Siddaramaiah has now said he will abide by the decision of the high command on his tenure. This comes as three other..IndiaTimes - Published | No change of CM, I will be in office for 5 years: SiddaramaiyaKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has dismissed rumors of a possible leadership change, stating that he will remain in his position for the full five-year term. Some Congress MLAs and ministers had..IndiaTimes - Published |
Farmers' interest paramount, will not sit idly to cling to power: Karnataka CM to Cauvery agitatorsKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has stated that his government will prioritize drinking water needs and sustaining crops over releasing water to Tamil Nadu as directed by the Cauvery Water..IndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah requests railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend Vande Bharat Express till BelagaviKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to extend the Vande Bharat Express train route to Belagavi city in order to improve connectivity between Karnataka,..IndiaTimes - Published |
