No clarity yet on seat from which former CM Siddaramaiah would contest
1 year, 9 months ago

No clarity yet on seat from which former CM Siddaramaiah would contest

Hindustan Times  

The suspense over where Karnataka Congress strongman Siddaramaiah would contest from in the upcoming Assembly elections continued on Tuesday with the former Chief Minister saying he would consult his family. No clarity yet on seat from which former CM Siddaramaiah would contest A large number of the former Chief Minister's supporters on Tuesday sought to pile pressure on him to stick to his decision to contest from Kolar in the elections, due by May, even though the party's central leadership has reportedly made it clear that they are not in favour of the move. Siddaramaiah had in January announced that he would contest from Kolar, subject to the approval of the party's central leadership, and had reiterated his desire multiple times thereafter. However, the Congress leadership, including Rahul Gandhi, at the party's central election committee meeting held in the national capital last Friday, reportedly advised him not to enter the fray from Kolar.

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Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Karnataka bypoll results: Outcome crucial for both ruling and opposition camps

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for the high stake by-polls to three Assembly segments in Karnataka, which witnessed a fierce fight between the ruling Congress and a combative BJP-JD alliance, will take place on Saturday. The by-polls to Sandur, Shiggaon and Channapatna were necessitated as the seats fell vacant following the election of their respective representatives -- E Tukaram of Congress, …

Siddaramaiah Asserts Strong Prospects in Karnataka, Predicts Victory in 20 Seats
8 months ago

Siddaramaiah Asserts Strong Prospects in Karnataka, Predicts Victory in 20 Seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah exuded confidence in the Congress Party's prospects in Karnataka, predicting victory in at least 20 seats in the ongoing Parliament Election. Speaking at a joint press conference alongside Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar, and AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala, Siddaramaiah outlined the party's optimism based on feedback from local workers. Describing the …

CM Siddaramaiah keen to finalise LS candidates for Mysuru-Kodagu
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CM Siddaramaiah keen to finalise LS candidates for Mysuru-Kodagu

New Indian Express  

MYSURU: With the Lok Sabha polls fast approaching and the BJP-JDS alliance likely to start seat-sharing talks to gear up party workers to take on the ruling Congress, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is keen to wrest both Mysuru and Chamarajanagar in his home turf, and will hold a meeting to finalise the candidates. Knowing well that it would be a tough …

After Mamata, Akhilesh to skip Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah swearing-in
1 year, 7 months ago

After Mamata, Akhilesh to skip Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah swearing-in

Live Mint  

Akhilesh Yadav, the leader of Samajwadi Party, has announced that he will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Karnataka's chief minister-elect Siddaramaiah, according to a party spokesperson. Siddaramaiah is set to be sworn in on May 20 as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka, following the Congress party's decisive victory in the state's Assembly elections, securing 135 out of 224 …

Karnataka: Siddaramaiah to be next Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar his deputy as Congress impasse ends
1 year, 7 months ago

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

India TV News  

Karnataka CM race: Ending days of uncertainty, the Congress party named Siddaramaiah as the next Chief Minister of Karnataka with DK Shivakumar as his deputy. According to reports, Siddaramaiah got an edge over Shivakumar as the top Congress leadership feels the former Chief Minister's popularity among several sections including the poor, OBCs and minorities can get votes for the party …

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka CM News: Siddaramaiah Heads To Delhi To Meet Congress Leadership, Ex-CM Has Edge Over DK Shivakumar

ABP News  

Former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah appears to have an edge over Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president D K Shivakumar in the race for the top spot of Chief Minister after the Congress secured an impressive in the state election last week. The CLP meeting was convened MLAs unanimously passed a resolution authorising party president Mallikarjun Kharge to decide the name …

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Congress sweeps past majority mark, CM Bommai takes 'responsibility' for BJP's rout
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election Results 2023: Congress sweeps past majority mark, CM Bommai takes 'responsibility' for BJP's rout

Firstpost  

Victory in Karnataka was crucial for Congress’ survival and its morale boost ahead of the 2024 General Elections. #WATCH | "PM Modi thinks that by seeing his face voters will vote BJP party, this has been proved wrong," says Congress leader Siddaramaiah#KarnatakaElectionResults2023 pic.twitter.com/P83dMB7hNS — ANI May 13, 2023 Meanwhile, Karnataka CM BS Bommai took “full responsibility” for the BJP’s defeat. …

Karnataka Election results 2023 | Election victory mandate against PM Modi, CLP meet called tomorrow: Siddaramaiah
1 year, 7 months ago

Karnataka Election results 2023 | Election victory mandate against PM Modi, CLP meet called tomorrow: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Terming the election result as a big victory for Congress, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on May 13 said this was a mandate against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP President J.P. Nadda. I had the party leaders also that we would get 130 seats to form our government on our strength.” He said that he always …

“Will quit electoral politics after this': Ex Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at his nomination rally
1 year, 8 months ago

“Will quit electoral politics after this': Ex Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah at his nomination rally

Hindustan Times  

The former chief minister of Karnataka and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah announced that this assembly election will be his final election as a candidate. “Will quit electoral politics after this': Siddaramaiah at his nomination rally Speaking at the rally, Siddaramaiah said, “After this assembly elections, I will quit electoral politics. In this assembly elections, the Congress leader is contesting from …

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah's big remark, 'after this election...'
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka polls: Siddaramaiah's big remark, 'after this election...'

India TV News  

Karnataka Congress leader and former chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday announced that this Assembly election may be his last race in electoral politics. Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah at a rally in Varuna, Mysuru said, "After this election, I will quit electoral politics." A Chief Ministerial aspirant if Congress comes to power, the senior Congress leader on Wednesday filed nomination from …

Siddaramaiah denied Kolar ticket
1 year, 8 months ago

Siddaramaiah denied Kolar ticket

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's dreams of contesting from dual seats - Varuna in Mysuru and Kolar seat in the ensuing Assembly polls was shattered after the party denied him Kolar seat and announced the candidature of Kothur Manjunath for Kolar Assembly seat. Some Congress leaders were against fielding Siddaramaiah from dual seats in the ensuing polls …

Congress’ Siddaramaiah denied Kolar ticket, ex-deputy CM Savadi gets Athani
1 year, 8 months ago

Congress’ Siddaramaiah denied Kolar ticket, ex-deputy CM Savadi gets Athani

Live Mint  

Congress has released its third list of candidates for the upcoming Karnataka Assembly elections, which includes prominent names and some surprising choices. One of the notable inclusions is Laxman Savadi, a former BJP leader and deputy chief minister, who has been fielded from Athani assembly seat. In another interesting move, former Chief Minister Siddharamaiah has not been fielded from the …

Karnataka Assembly polls | Laxman Savadi to contest from Athani, Siddaramaiah won’t contest from Kolar
1 year, 8 months ago

Karnataka Assembly polls | Laxman Savadi to contest from Athani, Siddaramaiah won’t contest from Kolar

The Hindu  

A day after Laxman Savadi severed his ties with the BJP and joined the Congress, the party on Saturday announced his candidature from Athani constituency in Belagavi district. In Puttur, Dakshina Kannada district, the party has denied the ticket to the former MLA Shakuntalal Shetty and fielded Ashok Kumar Rai. A son and a daughter The former Union Minister Margaret …

Congress releases second list of 42 Karnataka candidates; suspense over Kolar continues
1 year, 9 months ago

Congress releases second list of 42 Karnataka candidates; suspense over Kolar continues

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: The Congress on Thursday released its second list of 42 candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections, even as suspense continued over Kolar constituency, from where former chief minister Siddaramaiah has insisted to contest as his second seat besides Varuna. New Delhi: Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and KPCC President DK Shivkumar address the media on …

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah
1 year, 9 months ago

Both D.K. Shivakumar and I are aspirants for CM’s post: Siddaramaiah

The Hindu  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that he is a contender for the Chief Minister’s post, just like KPCC president D.K. Both Mr. Siddaramaiah and Mr. Shivakumar are seen as chief ministerial faces in the Congress, with each claiming strong support in different parts of the State. ‘Strong anti-incumbency’ After attending the Congress Central Election Committee meeting for selection of …

Karnataka Elections 2023: Congress will win polls, party high command to decide CM, says Mallikarjun Kharge
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka Elections 2023: Congress will win polls, party high command to decide CM, says Mallikarjun Kharge

India TV News  

Karnataka Elections 2023: Soon after the schedule for the Karnataka Assembly polls was announced, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge today said that the party will win the polls and the high command with the opinion of the victorious candidates will decide the chief ministerial face. Speaking to the media, Kharge said that Congress is strong in the poll-bound state and senior …

Siddaramaiah says he wants to contest from 2 constituencies in Karnataka polls
1 year, 9 months ago

Siddaramaiah says he wants to contest from 2 constituencies in Karnataka polls

Hindustan Times  

Congress legislature party leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said he wants to contest from two seats in the upcoming Karnataka Assembly polls, as the party fielded him from his home turf of Varuna in Mysuru district. Siddaramaiah, who is nursing Chief Ministerial ambitions in the event party coming to power, and was looking for a "safe seat", …

RaGa's Advice Taken, Siddaramaiah Fielded from Varuna. But Kolar Dreams Still on Mind
1 year, 9 months ago

RaGa's Advice Taken, Siddaramaiah Fielded from Varuna. But Kolar Dreams Still on Mind

News 18  

After weeks of speculation, it’s official – Siddaramaiah is all set to contest from the Varuna seat in the upcoming Karnataka assembly elections. The Congress high command was reportedly told following an internal survey that the Kolar seat which the former chief minister was keen on contesting was no longer a safe seat. Following the Congress high command decision, Siddaramaiah …

Factionalism comes to fore after Siddaramaiah decides not to contest from Kolar constituency
1 year, 9 months ago

Factionalism comes to fore after Siddaramaiah decides not to contest from Kolar constituency

Hindustan Times  

Factionalism has erupted in the Congress party after former chief minister and leader of opposition Siddaramaiah decided not to contest from Kolar constituency for the upcoming assembly elections in the state. “We even conducted a survey in Kolar twice, but both the surveys confirmed Siddaramaiah’s win in another constituency,” he said, adding that Siddaramaiah would announce his decision in the …

Karnataka: Congress high command doesn't want Siddaramaiah to fight from Kolar
1 year, 9 months ago

Karnataka: Congress high command doesn't want Siddaramaiah to fight from Kolar

Hindustan Times  

Amid disagreements between the party's local leaders in Kolar, the Congress High Command has instructed former chief minister Siddaramaiah to drop his plan to contest from the Kolar assembly segment in the coming state Assembly polls, said sources. Karnataka: Congress high command doesn't want Siddaramaiah to fight from Kolar According to sources, the Congress top brass has asked Siddaramaiah to …

Karnataka: Upcoming assembly polls my last electoral battle, says Siddaramaiah
1 year, 10 months ago

Karnataka: Upcoming assembly polls my last electoral battle, says Siddaramaiah

India TV News  

Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday that the upcoming Assembly elections will be his last electoral battle. The former Chief Minister last month announced his decision to contest from Kolar this time, subject to approval from the Congress high command. Siddaramaiah, who currently represents Badami segment of Bagalkote district in north Karnataka, has repeatedly indicated that he may not …

Siddaramaiah to contest Assembly elections from Kolar
2 years ago

Siddaramaiah to contest Assembly elections from Kolar

The Hindu  

Putting to rest the speculation over choice of his Assembly constituency, Leader of the Opposition Siddaramaiah on Monday announced that he would contest from Kolar in the 2023 Assembly elections if the Congress high command allowed him to do so. “All the senior leaders of Kolar Congress and general public alike are insisting that I contest from Kolar Assembly constituency. …

Kolar Dare: Siddaramaiah’s Resurrection in Karnataka Congress or Waterloo Moment? EXPLAINED
2 years ago

Kolar Dare: Siddaramaiah’s Resurrection in Karnataka Congress or Waterloo Moment? EXPLAINED

News 18  

“I have decided to contest from this constituency, subject to approval from the high command. Nobody needs to have any doubt about this," said a smiling former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, as he stood among thousands of cheering and clapping supporters in Karnataka’s Kolar. Siddaramaiah told this reporter in an earlier interview that many Congress workers and senior leaders of …

May contest from Kolar in assembly polls: Siddaramaiah
2 years, 1 month ago

May contest from Kolar in assembly polls: Siddaramaiah

Hindustan Times  

Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has said that he is likely contest the assembly elections due next year from the Kolar constituency, while dropping his present seat of Badami. Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah has said that he is likely contest the assembly elections due next year from the Kolar constituency Speaking …

For next Karnataka polls, Siddaramaiah hints he may contest from this seat
2 years, 1 month ago

For next Karnataka polls, Siddaramaiah hints he may contest from this seat

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka assembly Siddaramaiah. Former Karnataka chief minister and senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah announced that he might contest from Karnataka’s Kolar in upcoming assembly elections due next year. But the decision will be taken by the high command and I will contest based on their order.” The opposition leader also ruled out the idea of contesting again …

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka BJP chief vows to defeat Siddaramaiah in polls

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Terming Congress leader and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah a “villain”, the Karnataka unit president of Bharatiya Janata Party Nalin Kumar Kateel on Friday attacked Siddaramaiah over holding Tipu jayathi in the state. Delivering the speech at the “Janasankalpa Yatra” organised in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district, Kateel said the voters of Badami Assembly seat have rejected Siddaramaiah for which …

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?
2 years, 4 months ago

Will the Siddaramaiah-Shivakumar bonhomie last in the Karnataka Congress?

The Hindu  

The success of the mega birthday event of the Leader of the Opposition in the State Legislative Assembly, Siddaramaiah, seems to have, at least for now, convinced the warring factions in the Congress to bury their differences. To drive home the point of collective leadership, Mr. Gandhi showered praises on Mr. Siddaramaiah’s five-year governance as well as Mr. Shivakumar’s organisational …

Karnataka Congress leaders battle for CM post ahead of 2023 assembly polls
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Congress leaders battle for CM post ahead of 2023 assembly polls

Hindustan Times  

The Congress plans to win 130+ seats in next year's Karnataka assembly election but seems still not be able to present a united front with senior leaders vying to be seen as next in line for the chief minister's post, leaving workers confused. The battle for dominance within the Congress party in Karnataka has once again made news as Leader …

Will contest 2023 assembly polls from Badami, says former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah
3 years, 9 months ago

Will contest 2023 assembly polls from Badami, says former Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

India Today  

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has confirmed that he will contest the next state Assembly elections in 2023 from Badami. While speaking in the Karnataka assembly on Monday, Siddaramaiah said he would be contesting the 2023 asembly polls from Badami, which he is presently representing. This was in response to a query by Revenue Minister R.Ashok who sought to know …

'Cong Will Fight on its Own': Siddaramaiah Denies Any Understanding With JDS to Defeat BJP in Bypolls
4 years, 3 months ago

'Cong Will Fight on its Own': Siddaramaiah Denies Any Understanding With JDS to Defeat BJP in Bypolls

News 18  

The Congress in Karnataka on Wednesday ruled out any understanding with its former alliance partner JD for the November 3 by-election to two assembly constituencies in the state. We have the strength and we will fight,” Congress Legislature Party Leader Siddaramaiah told reporters in response to a question about any understanding with the JD to defeat the BJP. Responding to …

Siddaramaiah scoffs at secret pact with JD(S)
5 years, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah scoffs at secret pact with JD(S)

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Former CM Siddaramaiah on Tuesday denied that the Congress was in a secret alliance with the Janata Dal for the December 5 bypolls, claiming that the party was as much its rival as the BJP. Kumaraswamy's comment that senior Congress leader, Mallikarjun Kharge would distribute sweets after the bypolls, Mr Siddaramaiah said there was no such development in the …

Siddaramaiah campaigns for Koliwad, says not responsible for his defeat in 2018
5 years, 1 month ago

Siddaramaiah campaigns for Koliwad, says not responsible for his defeat in 2018

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah proved there are no permanent enemies in politics as he toured Ranebennur and participated in a road show to drum up support for former Speaker K B Koliwad who had accused the Kuruba strongman of ensuring his defeat in Assembly polls held last year. Addressing a rally in Ranebennur on Tuesday, Mr Siddaramaiah clarified that …

Battle for Koppal: Can Congress regain its old turf?
5 years, 8 months ago

Battle for Koppal: Can Congress regain its old turf?

Deccan Chronicle  

Koppal: The Congress and JD have the daunting task of snatching the Koppal constituency this Lok Sabha poll from the BJP, which has won it the last couple of elections. BJP candidate Karadi Sanganna, a four-term MLA from the Koppal Assembly segment, lost to the Congress in the 2013 Assembly poll, but won from the Koppal LS constituency on a …

Mysuru: All is well, no rift in Congress over seat-sharing, says Siddaramaiah
5 years, 9 months ago

Mysuru: All is well, no rift in Congress over seat-sharing, says Siddaramaiah

Deccan Chronicle  

Mysuru: Former chief minister Siddaramaiah on Friday not only dismissed reports of conflict in the party over seat sharing with the Janata Dal, but was also confident that former minister, A Manju, would not quit the Congress to join the BJP as rumoured. Mr Siddaramaiah, who was in Mysuru to discuss fielding a candidate for the Mysuru-Kodagu seat ruled out …

Will Siddaramaiah pull off a win for Congress in Bagalkot?
5 years, 9 months ago

Will Siddaramaiah pull off a win for Congress in Bagalkot?

Deccan Chronicle  

Hubballi: Having been defeated in Badami by BJP leader B Sriramulu in the May 2018 assembly elections, former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been presented an opportunity to redeem himself by ensuring a Congress win from the Bagalkot parliamentary constituency that it is a part of, this Lok Sabha poll. Also in the race are former Zilla Panchayat president, Veena Kashappanavar, …

How Siddaramaiah won Mysore and sealed Congress-JDS seat sharing pact
5 years, 9 months ago

How Siddaramaiah won Mysore and sealed Congress-JDS seat sharing pact

Hindustan Times  

When the seat sharing pact between the Congress and the Janata Dal in Karnataka was struck, it came as a blow to some JD leaders as the party had given up the Mysore constituency to the Congress. However, former chief minister and Congress Legislature Party chief Siddaramaiah, who hails from the district, had refused to yield the seat to the …

Siddaramaiah: I'm contesting to stop BJP from coming back to power
7 years ago

Siddaramaiah: I'm contesting to stop BJP from coming back to power

India TV News  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that he will be contesting to stop the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from coming back to power in the upcoming assembly elections. He stated that he feels it is his last election and that he will remain active in politics but not contest the polls. Siddaramaiah represents Varuna in Mysuru and has won from …

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