Congress Historical Role Emphasized by Chief Minister Reddy

14 UPDATES · 11 DAYS · 21 FEB 2026 — 3 MAR 2026

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Latest · 3 Mar 2026

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advocates for a national dialogue on Union-State relations, emphasizing cooperative federalism and a revitalized Inter-State Council.

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This event covers R. Reshmi's switch from the Congress to the BJP, including reactions, analyses, and any follow-up developments related to this specific occurrence. It excludes other actions by R. Reshmi, the Congress, and the BJP unless they are direct consequences or developments of her joining the BJP.

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21Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

Congress leader R. Reshmi joins BJP

The Hindu

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy emphasized the importance of the Congress and its historical role in the nation's development.

22Feb

The Hindu

Congress leadership discussions in Karnataka have intensified, with multiple leaders expressing varying opinions on the appointment of a new Chief Minister.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah identified prominent Congress leaders, including D.K. Shivakumar, as capable of leading Vokkaligas in the future.

23Feb

The Hindu

Congress legislators have sent a letter to the Chief Minister and other party leaders demanding at least five Cabinet berths for newly elected members.

24Feb

The Hindu

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accuses the Revanth Reddy government of instability due to internal dissent among Congress MLAs and dissident activities among legislators.

25Feb

The Hindu

Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar advocates for a generational shift in the Karnataka Cabinet by supporting new faces and addressing the demands of first-time MLAs.

26Feb

The Hindu

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara declared his intention to not pursue the Chief Minister position and instead focus on his current role.

The Hindu

Former Deputy Chief Minister K.S. Eshwarappa accuses the Congress government of failing to control crime in Karnataka following its leadership change.

27Feb

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar and his supporters met to strategize his promotion to Chief Minister of Karnataka.

The Hindu

Kumaraswamy accuses the Congress government of using its five guarantees to deflect attention from its failures in North Karnataka's development.

1Mar

The Hindu

Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi maintains that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will complete his five-year term despite calls for leadership change.

3Mar

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah commended Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister Stalin for initiating a renewed national conversation on Union-State relations.

LATEST UPDATE — The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah advocates for a national dialogue on Union-State relations, emphasizing cooperative federalism and a revitalized Inter-State Council.

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