Siddaramaiah
22nd and current Chief minister of Karnataka since 2023
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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 since 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 from 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 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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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 |
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Congress notice to Karntaka neta for attack on SiddaramaiahCongress on Tuesday issued a show-cause notice to the party's senior functionary BK Hariprasad, who couldn't make the cut when ministry was formed in Karnataka in May, for publicly criticising chief..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress decides to issue show-cause notice to senior leader Hariprasad for taking a swipe at Karnakata CMThe Disciplinary Action Committee of the Congress party has decided to issue a show-cause notice to senior leader B K Hariprasad for allegedly violating party discipline. Hariprasad is accused of..IndiaTimes - Published |
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