Siddaramaiah

Karnataka politics is witnessing renewed discussion over governance as the D.K. Shivakumar-led government completes 100 days in office. Former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has praised the government's direction while calling for continued focus on electoral guarantees, drought management and public expectations.

The Karnataka government has directed that only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram be sung at state government programmes, with an exception for events attended by the President, Vice-President, Prime Minister or Governor. The decision has triggered political discussion in the state.

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has completed 100 days in office, with the Congress-led government highlighting its focus on welfare schemes, employment, agriculture, housing and public services. A special programme at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru is being held to mark the milestone and showcase the government’s initiatives, including the five guarantee schemes and newly announced development and employment programmes.

Karnataka BJP has intensified its political campaign against the Congress government through the Ballari Chalo padayatra. BJP state president B Y Vijayendra has criticised the government over alleged corruption, farmer-related concerns and administrative issues as the party prepares for a major public meeting in Ballari.

The Enforcement Directorate has conducted searches at 18 locations linked to Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi, his daughter and Chikkodi MP Priyanka Jarkiholi in connection with investigations involving sugar-industry and Africa-linked business transactions. The action has triggered a fresh political challenge for the Congress government in Karnataka.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s political agenda has continued to emphasize welfare, social programmes, economic development, and governance across the state.

Karnataka is planning new infrastructure initiatives aimed at improving connectivity, supporting economic activity, and accelerating development across urban and regional areas.

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has made changes to important ministerial portfolios as part of a cabinet reshuffle.

The latest Karnataka cabinet changes have renewed political discussion about representation and the functioning of the state government.

The Supreme Court has resumed final hearings in petitions concerning the Shiv Sena split and the disqualification of MLAs from the Eknath Shinde-led faction. The Shinde camp is defending the Election Commission’s decision recognising its organisational majority in the party dispute.

Police conducted a search at the residence of former Tamil Nadu minister and DMK leader Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi as part of an investigation into an alleged private-school fraud case. The development has drawn attention to the state’s political and legal landscape.