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 in the history of Karnataka state to hold that office for a full five-year term after D. Devaraj Urs.
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BJP, media misquoted me on 'war on terror, Pakistan': SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah refuted claims that he opposed war with Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, accusing the BJP and media of misrepresenting his statements. He clarified that war..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Terrorist didn't ask religion', says Congress minister on Pahalgam attack; BJP calls it insult to victimsKarnataka minister TB Thimmapur's remark, dismissing religious motives in the Pahalgam terror attack, ignited a political firestorm. His statement, contradicting victims' accounts, was seen as an..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka caste census data collection under lens, debate put off to May 2Karnataka's cabinet meeting on the contentious caste census concluded without a resolution, postponing further discussions to May 2 amidst pressure from Vokkaliga and Veerashaiva-Lingayat communities...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Notice to Siddaramaiah on plea for CBI Muda probeIndiaTimes - Published | |
Should minorities remain backward? Karnataka CM defends quota for Muslims as PM Modi attacks 'appeasement policy'Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defended the 4% quota for Muslims in public contracts, countering PM Modi's accusations of appeasement politics. Siddaramaiah asserted the move aims to uplift..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Siddaramaiah-led Karnataka govt clears SIT to probe 40% commission charges against previous BJP govtIndiaTimes - Published | |
Siddaramaiah's adviser says Karnataka most corruptIndiaTimes - Published | |
Karnataka Cabinet approves amendment to KTPP Act for 4% quota for Muslim contractors: Here's what it meansEarlier on March 7, Chief Minsiter Siddaramaiah confirmed that four per cent of public works contracts will now be reserved for Muslims under a category called Category-II B, while presenting Karnataka..DNA - Published | |
'Misplaced priorities': BJP slams Karnataka govt over Hampi gang-rape caseThe BJP has accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government in Karnataka of failing to uphold law and order following the brutal gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi. The..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Modern Muslim League Budget': BJP slams Siddaramaiah's Karnataka fiscal planKarnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah faced strong criticism from BJP for his 16th budget, focused on Muslim community welfare. The budget included increased honorariums for Imams, significant..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Good news for movie lovers in Karnataka: Siddaramaiah government caps film ticket price at Rs... in state Budget 2025This is not the first time that a price cap on movie tickets has been introduced in Karnataka. In 2017 also, during Siddaramaiah's previous term as the CM, the state government had imposed a similar..DNA - Published | |
Voices get louder in Karnataka against 'Hindi imposition'The Kannada Development Authority has urged Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to adopt a two-language policy in the state, favoring Kannada and English due to the ongoing debates on Hindi..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amit Shah's delimitation assurance for southern states 'not credible': SiddaramaiahIndiaTimes - Published | In last moment U-turn, Karnataka puts off tabling 'caste census'The Karnataka government has delayed discussing the caste census report, initially scheduled for cabinet review, amid concerns from Lingayat and Vokkaliga communities about the report's implications...IndiaTimes - Published |
This is the 'poorest' CM of India, ruling state since 2011, holds assets worth just Rs...As per the report, Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu is the richest chief minister with assets worth over Rs 931 crore, followed by Arunachal Pradesh's Pema Khandu at over Rs 332 crore, while..DNA - Published | This is richest chief minister in India, has net worth of Rs 930 crore, know where other CMs stand on the listArunachal Pradesh's Pema Khandu is the second richest chief minister with total assets worth over Rs 332 crores, Karnataka's Siddaramaiah is the third on the list with assets worth more than Rs 51..DNA - Published |
'Meant to influence the high court': Siddaramaiah slams ED's communication to Lokayukta in MUDA caseIndiaTimes - Published | Karnataka Congress MLA's poll guarantee suggestion leaves party embarrassedKarnataka Congress MLA HR Gaviyappa stirred controversy by suggesting Chief Minister Siddaramaiah drop some election promises due to financial constraints. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar rebuked Gaviyappa,..IndiaTimes - Published |
'BPL cards must be restored except for govt employees and income taxpayers': Siddaramaiah government issues clarificationsThe Karnataka government clarified that it is only revoking ineligible BPL cards, not all of them as previously reported. The decision comes after backlash from the BJP, who claimed 1.2 million cards..IndiaTimes - Published | 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 |
