US EditionSiddaramaiah's Remarkable Political Journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's Longest Serving CM
Siddaramaiah credits his long tenure to public support and political strategy as he approaches his 17th budget presentation, setting a new record in Karnataka politics.
- On Monday at Mysuru airport, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he is set to surpass D. Devaraj Urs as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister, crediting his tenure to the 'blessings of the people'.
- A cliffhanger bypoll victory in Chamundeshwari propelled Siddaramaiah into Congress after winning by 257 votes, while the 2013 padayatra from Bengaluru to Ballari boosted his party standing.
- Siddaramaiah has presented 16 budgets and could deliver the 17th in March this year, having won eight out of the 13 elections contested since his 1983 Taluk Board election start.
- A cabinet reshuffle is due, and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will discuss it with Rahul Gandhi, while he will meet Home Minister G Parameshwara about the Ballari probe on January 6 and Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda plans a commemorative event after a foreign visit.
- Positioning for 2028 and 2029, Siddaramaiah is relying on AHINDA communities, including Kurubas, to counter rivals while Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar stakes a claim after Siddaramaiah's 2025 JDS expulsion.
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Siddaramaiah set to overtake Devaraj Urs as longest serving CM, legacy test remains
Siddaramaiah is set to overtake Devaraj Urs as Karnataka’s longest-serving Chief Minister. While the milestone highlights political longevity, questions remain over whether his welfare-heavy governance can match Urs’s transformative social reform legacy.
Siddaramaiah's Remarkable Political Journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's Longest Serving CM
Siddaramaiah's Remarkable Political Journey: From Janata Parivar to Karnataka's Longest Serving CM After intense negotiations with his deputy, Congress stalwart Siddaramaiah is poised to make history as Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister.Once a strong anti-Congress advocate rooted in the 'Janata Parivar,' Siddaramaiah's journey to this milestone is extraordinary, marking a significant political transformation for the 77-year-old.As he en…
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah set to break Urs’s record, to be the longest serving CM
Siddaramaiah is poised to become Karnataka's longest-serving Chief Minister on Tuesday, surpassing Devaraj Urs' record. The 78-year-old leader expressed gratitude for public support. This milestone marks his second term as CM. He has won eight assembly elections and is set to present his 17th budget. Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar congratulated him. Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy criticized the administration.
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