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  I will speak in 2026: DK Shivakumar on the possibility of him becoming Karnataka CM

  Karnataka | December 30, 2025 19:37 IST

  DK Shivakumar has hinted that he will address questions about becoming the CM in 2026 while expressing certainty that Congress will remain in power for the next 7.5 years in Karnataka. He dismissed speculative remarks from party colleagues and accused Kerala BJP's chief of misleading the public.

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  99 per cent chance that Shivakumar will become Karnataka CM on January 6: Congress MLA

  Karnataka | December 13, 2025 23:42 IST

  The power tussle within the ruling party had intensified amid speculations about a change in chief minister in the state, after the Congress government reached the halfway mark of its five-year term on November 20.

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  Siddaramaiah's son dismisses talk of leadership change in Karnataka, says high command made it clear

  Karnataka | December 11, 2025 13:32 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s son and MLC Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah firmly shut down the rumours of change in leadership.

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  SC notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah on poll plea over Congress guarantees in Varuna seat row case

  Karnataka | December 08, 2025 20:36 IST

  The Supreme Court has sought Siddaramaiah's response to a plea challenging his 2023 Varuna election victory over Congress poll guarantees. The case revisits the larger legal debate on whether manifesto promises and freebies can amount to corrupt practices.

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  'Have to go to Delhi and discuss with CM': DK Shivakumar sparks fresh buzz of power tussle

  Karnataka | December 01, 2025 13:50 IST

  The comment came just days after DK Shivakumar visited CM Siddaramaiah for a breakfast meeting, followed by a joint press conference aimed at projecting unity.

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  After breakfast meet with Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah says 'no confusion, no differences'

  Karnataka | November 29, 2025 14:50 IST

  The development comes after Shivakumar pointed out that veteran Congress leader Sonia Gandhi had made a 'sacrifice' by offering the prime minister's position to Dr Manmohan Singh in 2004.

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  Siddaramaiah reiterates he will be Karnataka CM for 'full five-year term'

  Karnataka | October 01, 2025 19:13 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said he would complete full five-year term.

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  Siddaramaiah denies rift in Karnataka Congress: 'Our govt will last for 5 years like a rock'

  Karnataka | June 30, 2025 13:43 IST

  Amidst speculations about Siddaramaiah's differences with Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, the Karnataka CM held his hand while addressing reporters in Mysuru. The Chief Minister also asserted that the Congress government will remain intact in the state.

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  BJP worker dies by suicide in Bengaluru, blames Karnataka CM's legal advisor in note

  Karnataka | April 04, 2025 12:55 IST

  BJP worker Vinay Somaiah had recently been arrested by Madikeri city police over allegations that he mocked Ponnanna in a WhatsApp post. The arrest was prompted by a complaint filed by a local Congress leader in Madikeri.

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  MUDA chairman K Marigowda resigns amid controversy over site allotment to Karnataka CM's wife

  Business | October 16, 2024 16:15 IST

  The Lokayukta police registered a case on September 27 against Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi B M, and brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy in connection with the case.

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  MUDA scam: Siddaramaiah's wife offers to surrender 14 plots allotted to her by Mysuru authority

  Karnataka | October 01, 2024 6:17 IST

  Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his wife BM Parvathi, brother-in-law Mallikarjuna Swamy and Devaraju and others have been named in the FIR registered by the Mysuru-located Lokayukta police establishment on September 27.

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  MUDA case: Karnataka HC rejects Siddaramaiah's plea, upholds Governor's sanction to prosecute CM

  Karnataka | September 24, 2024 14:36 IST

  It is alleged that MUDA illegally allotted 14 sites to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's wife in the prime location of Mysuru city. In its interim order passed on August 19, the Karnataka High Court had granted a temporary relief to Siddaramaiah.

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  Karnataka: Acid attack survivor to work with CM Siddaramaiah as he offers her job at his secretariat

  Karnataka | July 01, 2023 9:46 IST

  Karnataka: An acid attack survivor has been offered a job to work with CM Siddaramaiah at his secretariat on a contract basis.

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  Karnataka Govt formation: Siddaramaiah, DK Shivakumar take oath amid Opposition's 'show of unity'

  Elections | May 22, 2023 15:21 IST

  Karnataka Govt formation: Top brass of the Congress party including the Gandhi family members - Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, party's national president Mallikarjun Kharge were present on the occasion.

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  'Congress party will work as a family...': Siddaramaiah's first reaction after being named K'taka CM

  Karnataka | May 18, 2023 14:27 IST

  Karnataka govt formation: Chief Minister-designate said that the Congress party will always be united to protect the welfare of Kannadigas.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to be next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy as Congress impasse ends

  Karnataka | May 18, 2023 12:22 IST

  Karnataka CM race: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge worked till late night to break the political deadlock and arrived at a consensus for government formation.

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  Karnataka: Amid celebrations in Siddaramaiah camp, party says, 'Delibrations on CM underway'

  Karnataka | May 17, 2023 23:50 IST

  Karnataka CM race: The Congress high command finally named Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka. The oath-taking ceremony is likely to take place on Thursday.

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  Karnataka CM Bommai narrowly escapes accident after minor fire erupts near helipad in Udupi

  Karnataka | April 13, 2023 20:07 IST

  Karnataka: According to the police, the incident occurred at a temporary open field in Udupi, where CM Bommai’s helicopter landed.

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  Karnataka election 2023: BJP appoints CM Basavaraj Bommai as chairman of poll campaign committee

  Elections | March 10, 2023 13:30 IST

  Karnataka election 2023: The party has tried to strike a balance between two dominant castes by appointing Bommai a Lingayat as head of one committee and Karandlaje a Vokkaliga as convener of the other panel.

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  'Does not make any impact': CM Bommai on Sonia Gandhi joining Bharat Jodo Yatra in K'taka

  India | October 06, 2022 13:38 IST

  Bharat Jodo Yatra: The Congress party insiders said that the leaders of the party are thrilled about Sonia Gandhi's participation in the rally.