Siddaramaiah Accuses Modi of Damaging Prime Minister's Office

30 UPDATES · 21 DAYS · 11 MAY 2026 — 31 MAY 2026

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Latest · 31 May 2026

Newly elected Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will hold a low-key swearing-in ceremony on June 3rd to minimize public disruption.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the BJP's response to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at a BJP event, including any subsequent reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions or statements by Siddaramaiah, the BJP, or Modi unless they are direct responses or developments related to this specific occurrence.

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11May

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

CM is unsettled by PM’s remarks: BJP

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah publicly accused Prime Minister Modi of damaging the Prime Minister's office through a speech filled with falsehoods and negativity.

25May

The Hindu

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26May

The Hindu

The Opposition Leader in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, R. Ashok, accused the Congress government of dysfunctionality due to internal power struggles and ineffective leadership.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah is under pressure to step down as Karnataka Chief Minister due to discussions with the Congress high command regarding leadership changes.

27May

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah, facing pressure to resign, is meeting with his Cabinet colleagues to discuss the future of his leadership in Karnataka.

28May

The Hindu

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned from his position following a request from the Congress High Command.

The Hindu

Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resigned at a breakfast meeting, citing a request from the Congress High Command.

The Hindu

Despite internal tensions within the Karnataka Congress, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar maintained a cordial public image and successfully transitioned power.

29May

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah met with Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi to discuss his future role within the Congress party and potential positions for his son in the new Karnataka government.

The Hindu

The change in leadership within Karnataka's Congress-led government poses a potential political challenge for the Janata Dal (Secular).

30May

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar will be sworn in as Karnataka's chief minister at Glass House in Bengaluru on June 3rd.

The Hindu

D.K. Shivakumar will be sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka on June 3rd.

The Hindu

Karnataka's new Chief Minister, D.K. Shivakumar, plans to form a Cabinet with 8 to 10 members, prioritizing representation from key caste and community groups within the Congress.

The South First

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) unanimously elected DK Shivakumar as its leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as Karnataka's 18th Chief Minister on June 3rd.

Odisha Bytes

Following Siddaramaiah's resignation, DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the new leader of the Congress Legislative Party and will be sworn in as Karnataka's chief minister on June 3rd.

India Today

DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected as Karnataka's new Chief Minister following Siddaramaiah's resignation.

The Hindu

Former BJP MLA Narasimha Naik predicts a setback for the Congress in the 2028 Assembly elections due to Siddaramaiah's forced resignation.

The Hindu

Former BJP MLA Narasimha Naik predicts the Congress will experience a setback in the 2028 Assembly elections due to the departure of outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.

Livemint

DK Shivakumar was unanimously elected as the leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Karnataka, paving the way for his swearing-in as the state's new Chief Minister on June 3rd.

India Today

The Congress high command brokered Siddaramaiah's resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister, sparking protests and raising concerns about potential political fallout.

Deccan Herald

D K Shivakumar will be sworn in as the new chief minister of Karnataka on June 3rd.

Deccan Herald

Congress lawmakers will elect D K Shivakumar as the party's new leader, with a swearing-in ceremony expected on Sunday or Monday.

India Today

Siddaramaiah urged DK Shivakumar to lead a second freedom struggle against divisive forces threatening national unity and the Constitution.

Deccan Herald

Congress lawmakers will elect D K Shivakumar as their leader, paving the way for his swearing-in as Karnataka's chief minister on Sunday or Monday.

Deccan Herald

D K Shivakumar met with key Congress leaders in Delhi to discuss the upcoming CLP meeting and future political developments in Karnataka.

Deccan Herald

Siddaramaiah met with Rahul Gandhi and other Congress leaders to request his son, Yathindra, be included in the next Karnataka government.

Deccan Herald

Congress lawmakers will elect D K Shivakumar as their leader at a CLP meeting, setting the stage for a new Cabinet formation.

31May

The Hindu

Kannada activist Vatal Nagaraj criticized Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot for inviting D.K. Shivakumar for the oath ceremony in English and accused the Congress high command of disrespecting Siddaramaiah.

LATEST UPDATE — India Today

Newly elected Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will hold a low-key swearing-in ceremony on June 3rd to minimize public disruption.

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